Just Turkey

Chicago Health Dept

4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

117

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

Inspection history

JAN 11

2024

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE TABLE TOP,PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS) AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 18

2022

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2022

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER. FOUND RAW TURKEY, AND COOKED TURKEY MEAT SAUCE RANGING FROM 45.1F-50.1F.MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER ESTIMATES VALUE AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE; AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COOKING POTS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOIL LINED ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE, AND CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL SURFACE MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED (LAYING IN MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2022, (REPORT #2549655) AS REQUIRED: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #47: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING. #53: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED #55: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #56: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS AND FILTERS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #58: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY TIPS AND GROUND TURKEY FOR TACOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS AND FILTERS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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NOV 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 2020 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUN 8

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

MAR 26

2020

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM TO BE STICKY. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. CEILING VENTS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES THROUGH OUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM). INSTRUCTED ALL CFMS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. PROVIDE PROOF.

NOV 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS FOR ALL ANIMAL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT NO BURGERS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED AT ALL. SERVES ALL TURKEY BASED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER), BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 1

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND IN CORNER AREA BY WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL INVOICE DATED 10/21/19 INDICATES ACTIVITY OBSERVED. MUST 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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER), BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND THE PIPE OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEADING INTO THE WALL; SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

TWO SETS OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

JUN 21

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 19

2018

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Observed new violation noted at this time live mouse activity in food prep area near grease trap under three compartment sink and noted rodent droppings in food prep area as well. Informed person in charge to clean all affected area remove droppings and have pest control service performed for facility. Critical Violation 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained. Accumulation of grease and food debris on top, bottom and around container; conditions for rodent harborage. Need more detailed cleaning cleaning. Serious Violation

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2069890 performed on 7-14-17. Violation #32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DOORs OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, METAL RACKS, DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.#34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS SODA FOUNTAIN AREA. #CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES.#36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHT UNDER HOOD. #38 REPAIR HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR HANGING FROM WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL THREE BASINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed prep tables, inside and outside microwave, under equipment, inside and outside of fryers, oven, flat top grill, floors under and behind ALL reach in coolers has accumulation of food debris and dust. Mustdetail clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing/ disrepair floor tiles in prep kitchen near back door: Coving in disrepair under three compartment sink in prep kitchen and behind reach in freezer. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Repair all holes in wall through out facility (under soda dispenser, near pipe by three compartment sink).

Minor Sanitation

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

Vents throughout prep kitchen and cashier wait station areas has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on them. Must clean and maintain.

JUN 15

2018

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facility not meeting required cold holding temperatures during storage of 40 degrees F or below. 3 Door reach in cooler at 52.5F, 3 Door prep reach in cooler 48.2F, 2 Door prep reach in cooler 44.2F. Facility must repair all cooler units for proper cold holding of 40 degrees F or below. Tagged units. Critical Violation 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirements during cold storage. Turkey lasagna 56.1F, cooked Greens 50.1, soft cheese 51.8 in 3 door reach in cooler in prep kitchen. Italian cooked turkey at 48.6F in three door prep reach in cooler. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items out of temperature.Approx. $436 38lbs. Critical Violation 7-38-005A

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed improper thawing of potentially hazardous food in facility. Raw turkey sitting in stagnant water in three compartment. Informed person in charge to utilized proper thawing technique under running potable water at 70F or below with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off. Serious Violation 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained. Accumulation of grease and food debris on top, bottom and around container; conditions for rodent harborage. Serious Violation 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Observed no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Informed person in charge that City of Chicago certified food manager must be onsite when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Serious Violation 7-38-012A

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2069890 performed on 7-14-17. Violation #32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DOORs OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.#34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES.#36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHT UNDER HOOD. #38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL THREE BASINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed prep tables, inside and outside microwave, under equipment, inside and outside of fryers, oven, flat top grill, floors under and behind reach in coolers has accumulation of food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting Boards are heavily scored and accumulation of food debris. Must replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing/ disrepair floor tiles in prep kitchen near back door. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Vents throughout prep kitchen has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on them. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Facility refrigeration units missing thermometers provided inside and conspicuous. Must obtain and maintain

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handlers for facility missing required food handler training certificate. Must obtain and maintain training certification for all food handlers.

JUL 14

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TURKEY 193.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 7

2017

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 4 GALLONS AND 10 QUARTS OF BOTTLED AND CAPPED OOOH WEE SWEET TEA NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN CHEST FREEZER FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. TEA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B

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 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, INSIDE LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR GREASE TRAP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF SERVING TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHR SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 12

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK.

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 17, 2016 AS REQUIRED AND DESCRIBED: #32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER DOORS, REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND GRILL, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC. TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. #34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA. #41 CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. #45 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MAR 17

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER DOORS; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC. TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 23

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMERER IN FACILITY, INSRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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