Joe's Breakfast & Grill

Chicago Health Dept

1156 1/2 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

106

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

Inspection history

MAR 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food items, Observed several food handlers handling toasted slices of bread, cheese and bacon with bare hands. Instructed manager not to use bare hands when handling such foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Observed clean utensils placed on cloth towels after washing, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

MAR 25

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWELS FROM 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES SUCH AS PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN A LOCATION THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION TO FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (PLASTIC CUPS AND LIDS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CUPS AND LIDS AND MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT RINSING BETWEEN STEPS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISTINCT, SEPARATE WATER RINSE AFTER WASHING AND BEFORE SANITIZING DURING WAREWASHING WHEN UTILIZING A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYER AND GRIDDLE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA STORED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT FACILITATE CLEANING THE AREA USED FOR STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REORGANIZE MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH THAT THE AREA USED TO STORE TOOLS CAN BE CLEANED AND MONITORED FOR PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (GRAVY) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS AND CARBOARD BOXES ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

APR 10

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND UNDER SEATIING COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

JUN 15

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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JUN 8

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 3

2021

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2021

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS SEVERAL TIMES AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS SEVERAL TIMES HE REMOVED TOAST FROM TOASTER AND OTHER ONE PLACING HIS HAND ON TOP OF BUN TO PUT ON SANDWICH.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS ,FOOD PAPER OR GLOVES.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS ANY STYLE ETC.) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS ON DISPLAY MENU BOARDS. FACILITY PRESENTED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION A PRINTED MENU WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOLLOWED BY A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE TWO DISPLAY MENU BOARDS WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND ENSURE IT REFLECTS THE PRINTED MENU. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON LOWER LEDGED AND SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER (POP & JUICE),ON LOWER SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE AREA (POP & JUICE),ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOT WATER TANK AND CHEMICAL SHELVING UNIT. ALSO. APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO GLOVES ,DELI TISSUE OR UTENSILS BEING USED FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE UNDER HOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS ANY STYLE ETC.) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS ON TWO DISPLAY MENU BOARDS. FACILITY PRESENTED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION A PRINTED MENU WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOLLOWED BY A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE TWO DISPLAY MENU BOARDS WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND ENSURE IT REFLECTS THE PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2020

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2359716 DATED 1/31/2020: #25 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JAN 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED HAM, BEEF, CHEESE, CUT VEGETABLES ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

APR 23

2019

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HAM(56.0F), CHEESE (57.8F), PROK SAUSAGE (55.1F), HAMBURGER (54.1F)EGGS (59.3F) OUT OF TEMPERATURE. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR LESS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35LBS VALUED AT $165. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED COOLER PROHIBITING USE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (40), REAR PREP/DISH WASH AREA (20) AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (15). THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JUN 22

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 15

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BULK CONTAINERS, FLOOR, AND PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (RICE 156.9F, COOKED TO ORDER EGGS) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARRED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 22

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 7

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND FREEEZER IN REAR KITCHEN, 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELF AT REAR WHERE SODA IS STORED AND SEVERAL IN UTILITY CLOSETALONG WALL BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

MAY 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

APR 23

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE TOILET TANK LID CRACKED AND RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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