Chicago Health Dept
7116 S YATES BLVD · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR AREA BY WASHROOM AND AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BY THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2018. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATE FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHIES(TURKEY AND HAM), CHICKEN. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATE HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554591 DATE 4-20-22. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531645 DATE 9-20-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE/ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531645 DATE 9-20-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE/ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS) WITH ACCUMULTED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED WEBBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL) AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER AND UNDERNEATH GRILL AREA AND MEAT SLICER.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FOUND STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER ONCE USED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN BOTTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PRVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHEVLING IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
NOTED FLOOR DIRTY UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS,DUST AND WEBS. ALSO CLEAN THE WINDOW SEAL IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS. NOTED THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA.
NOTED A LITTLE CLUTTER UNDER SHELVES,IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1527899 DATE 3-16-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT COUNTER/SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AND GYROS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE METAL DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1493786 DATE 08-19-2014(37)REMOVE SOFA FROM REAR SECTION OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTERS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
REMOVE SOFA FROM REAR SECTION OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM PAIL AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA, REMOVE FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH(SHOES) AND ON TOP(MEDICATIONS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES) OF PREP TABLES.
MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.
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