MAR 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOE'S BREAKFAST & GRILL.
BEAT. 37/100
1156 1/2 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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 252025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 102023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 10
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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JUN 82022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 32021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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.
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 192021FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2021
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED NO GLOVES ,DELI TISSUE OR UTENSILS BEING USED FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE UNDER HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.
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 72020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2020
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.
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 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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)
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
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 232019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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)
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)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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.
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
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)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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).
JUN 222017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 152017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
* 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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 72016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS AT REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
MAY 82015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
APR 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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