SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J J FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 23/100

3948 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 13, 2024 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 8
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE BINS USED TO STORE RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN/FISH WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MKAINTAIN IN BETWEEN USES.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED CHICKEN PARTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL: $150.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING RACK WHERE BREADING BULK CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS INSIDE THE OFFICE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CARTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MAY 22
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2023
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK 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 WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

JUL 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) 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 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT MOP SINK AND RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN WASH BIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND NOT USE THE SLOP SINK FOR WASHING DISHES. EMPLOYEE MOVED FROZEN CHICKEN TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS DESIGNATED FOR THAWING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135FOR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 1 LB VALUED AT $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BEEF MUST BE AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS VALUED AT $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED TICKET

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING AROUND VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON ANY CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

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OCT 5
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28
2020
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, INSTEAD PROVIDED A CLASS RECEIPT DATED 1/12/20, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA SUPPLIES OR KIT ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND UTENSILS AND PAPER PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN BASIN OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55F, STORED ON A PREP CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. $50

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FRYING CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF FYERS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

FOUND ASHTRAY ONSITE WITH CIGARETTE PRESENT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C) MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED.

FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

STRING BEING USED AS A TOILET HANDLE TO FLUSH TOILET. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILET PROPERLY.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. STRONG OFFENSIVE FOUL SEWAGE SMELL NOTED UPON ENTRY AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED GREASE/SEWAGE INTERCEPTOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA , OPEN & EXPOSED TO AIR AND BEING SERVICED FOR REMOVAL OF SEWAGE/WASTE WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE PROHIBITED WHILE OPEN, OPERATING AND PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN WALL OUTLETS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES IN LOBBY AREA

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 2
2018
FAILED
22 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED THE CASHIER RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED READY TO EAT SLICED BREADS INTO FOAM CONTAINERS AND STACK THEM FOR FOOD TO BE PLACED INSIDE OF TRAY FOR SERVICE.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEES DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS AND WASHED HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP ,TOILETROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH CASES OF POP STORED IN FRONT OF AND DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH A SET OF PLASTIC GLOVES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR STAFF FOR HAND WASHING.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPX.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FROM 8/1/18 RANGING FROM 46.4F-52.1F IN 2- FOIL TRAYS ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAINS,APPX.10 OR LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON ARTICLES STORED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF AND ALONG WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CONTACT SURFACES.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE MOPSINK .MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN WALL OUTLETS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
JUL 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW PUT ON DISPLAY FOR SALE(NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS).

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

CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GASKETS AROUND THE INTERIOR DOORS TO FRONT FOOD PREP COOLER.

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

REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR CORNER NEAR OIL RECYCLING CONTAINER. MUST CONTINUE TO CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAINS(VERY STRONG ODOR NOTICED IN REAR DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. RE-ATTACH LOOSE SECTION OF SWEEPER RUNNING ALONG THE LEFT INTERIOR SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST ALSO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE OUTSIDE STORM DOOR(1 INCH GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM) IF THE INTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR IS GOING TO BE LEFT OPEN.

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

CLEAN OUT ALL DRAINS IN SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA(ELIMINATE FOUL ODOR).

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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