SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J & J FISH.

BEAT. 18/100

6659 S DAMEN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 30 inspections. 35 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
15 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
164
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips available on site for 3-comp sink utensils washing. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

JUL 1
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 13
2025
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR IN LOBBY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAR 6
2025
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-55.6F-54.2F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.30LBS. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS-45.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.17LBS. PIZZA PUFFS-47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.57 LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.6F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SAUCE & BREAD STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

FEB 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 50lbs OF PRECOOKED CHICKEN INSIDE WASH TUBS ON THE COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPS BETWEEN 81.5F TO 111.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE CHICKEN AT COST OF $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TEMPERATURE LOGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE(COOK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58: ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560823 DATE 7-15-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.

JUL 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND COOKED (CHICKEN 207F). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN 207F). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMARTMENT SINK AT 69.8F (APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $46 ), RAW TILAPA STORED IN BIN ON FLOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 61.2F (APPROXIMATELY 10LBS, $33). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING AT 41F OR BELOW. STAFF DISCARDED AND DENATURED BOTH ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR DURING COOKING PROCESS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED KID'S MENU WITH POP AS ONLY BEVERAGE OPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEVERAGE OPTION OR PROVIDE BEVERAGE WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

APR 7
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 31
2022
FAILED
19 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 138.F) PREPARED AND SERVED. 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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM 87.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON WASHROO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BODILY FLUIDS/BIOHAZARD CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNLABELED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED OVER RAW CHICKEN BEING CLEANED IN 3 COMDPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHEMICAL BOTTLE, LABEL THE BOTTLE AND STORE SEPARATELY FROM ANY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR/BREADING FOR CHICKEN AND FISH NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING NEAR FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS REACH PREP COOLERS NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MAR 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE SEE #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

WE OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 130.0F PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 130.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 1-LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PERCH FISH AND 1- LARGE PAN OF RAW CATFISH AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPARTURES OF 64.0F AND 65.0F STORED ON FLOOR BEING UNTHAWED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF FISH WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $65.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS AND PANS OF RAW FISH STORED ON FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. INSRUCTED NOT TO SORE ANY FOODS ON FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR REUSE INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER AND LIDS CLOSED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-COS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

JAN 28
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 3
2020
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,FISH.ETC).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 4LBS. AT 64.8F PRECOOKED CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,A 1LB. PLASTIC BOTTLE OF CHEESE SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 77.9F IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5LBS. $22.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 40LBS. PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF 2- BROWN BOXES INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 52.7F-116.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LAST FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL FRYERS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/3/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYER CABINETS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 18
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(DISH WASHING AREA 15, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA 15, TOILET ROOM FLOOR AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK 20). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 10
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TORN INTERIOR RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND AT REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WHEELS OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND GAS METER.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 19
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2"GAP UNDER DOOR, ALSO THE MAIN DOOR BOTTOM IS RUSTED OUT IN SEVERAL SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS, BEHIND COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THE GAS METER.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR COOLER STORED BELOW AND AROUND CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AND FISH ALSO OBSERVED BREAD FOR ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES STORED NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SAME.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AT DEEP FRYERS AND AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT PLUMBING UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, INCLUDING WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JAN 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

MAR 6
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,FLOUR,ETC)

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND THERE LIDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE HEAVILY SOILED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REPAINT. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DOOR TO STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAINT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DIRT,FINGER PRINTS,FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MAY 29
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

NOV 1
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW.

JAN 5
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF IN REAR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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