MAY 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JR'S RED HOTS.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
2345 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 20, 2025 · passed with conditions
9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 (CHICKEN) 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. COC ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPONENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THESTORAGE ROOM/UTILITY SINK AREA. NOTED CONCRETE FLOOR PAINTBCOATING IS ALSO PEELING/ CHIPPING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS AND FLOOR ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM PEELING OFF WALL, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
OCT 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 62023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI AT 200F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565512 ON 10/18/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 182022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JUL 302021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
APR 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI AT 200.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policy for all employees on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Instructed to keep a kit with all necessary items and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed all Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. No citation issued
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: Must invert hot, multi-use utensils in storage area above stand up cooler
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: Observed broken handle on steam tray near cash register. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: Observed potato peeler with build up of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink in dry storage room. Instructed to install and maintain
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed cracked and chipped paint on wall behind freezer and utility sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: Observed not working light above prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain working light
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: Observed build up of grease and grime on the filters at the hood over fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records of completion on premises
AUG 282019FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2019
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policy for all employees on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Instructed to keep a kit with all necessary items and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Observed blanched French fries in large, gray container on rolling cart. Management stated they had been cooling for 2 hours. French fries at improper temperature of 80.1F. Manager discarded of 25 pounds of product valued at $20. Instructed all items must be cooled from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and 70F to 41F in 4 hours. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed all Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. No citation issued.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
No pest control log book on site at this time. Instructed to maintain pest control service and log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c), Citation issued.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter in between use. Must store in a sanitizer solution in between use.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Must invert hot, multi-use utensils in storage area above stand up cooler.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed broken handle on steam tray near cash register. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed potato peeler with build up of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink in dry storage room. Instructed to install and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed cracked and chipped paint on wall behind freezer and utility sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed a build up of dust and dirt on vent in prep area outside toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Must elevate or remove articles off floor and place them on shelves in in storage area.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed build up of grease and grime on the filters at the hood over fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed not working light above prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain working light.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records of completion on premises.
JUN 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Observed the self closing device on the bathroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
MAR 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Observed the self closing device on the bathroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
NOV 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL AROUND WASHING SINK PIPE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVFRED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDRNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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