Chicago
19
BEAT

Just Turkey

4353 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 · Bronzeville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
19/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 6 inspections for pest activity, documentation & training

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-03
Pass Rate
33%
4 failures
Score
19/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-03)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other minor 12×
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-11-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-10-27 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2025-07-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620310 JUNE 12, 2025. 8-404.13 (B:3) 05/29/2025 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF O...

2025-05-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TURKEY TIPS, HAMBURGERS, SPAGHETTI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHAREG PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY COD...

2025-05-19 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY TOILET ROOM BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS IN REAR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIOAN...

minor Other

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING OUT OF EQUIPMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2025-04-09 Pass License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS,FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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