KENNEDY FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2425 E 72ND ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

138

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PROPER SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY OR MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIORS OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 26

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUST OBSERVED. CLEAN THE KNIFE HOLDER ON WALL AND KNIVES INSIDE OF KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND NO COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER FOR FAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

AUG 23

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. OBSERRVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 6

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 23

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNS FOUND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND CONTAINERS WITH SEASONING, FLOUR ETC NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

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JUN 6

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPERLY LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN BOXES IN THE PREP AREA SET OUT TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.

JUN 28

2022

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS) IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WALL FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

JAN 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLE AND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

OCT 1

2020

PASS 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING MUST DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. -THE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS WELL AS THE RUBBER GASKETS. -THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX TOILETS TRASH RECEPTACLES HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND FLOORS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

APR 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH MULTI-USE CONTAINER AND TONGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEAT NOT DATED IN COOLERS. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED IN WHITE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(OR PROPERLY STORE) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE SPACE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

APR 2

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE AND FRYER AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED ORGANIZING OR REMOVING TO AVOID CLUTTER.

DEC 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN OUT/DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TRACK AND FOOD SPILLS ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER BY THE HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITION EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AND REPAIR THE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER WHICH IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

NOV 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MAR 4

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE(BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD) SUCH AS: EMPLOYEE PLACE THE BUN IN HER BARE HAND AND ALSO USE HER OTHER HAND TO ADD THE LETTUCE AND OTHER CONDEMENTS PREPARE AND HANDLE HAMBURGER WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVES AND OTHER TASKS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010. PREMISES WAS PREVIOUS WARNED ON 11-30-15 REPORT #1588997 ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A FEW STORAGE SHEVLING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHEILD AND A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 30

2015

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE WAHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

APR 27

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND ALL HEAVE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

JUL 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

JUL 9

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

GROUND BEEF- 51.1F, GROUND BEEF-51.5F, COOKED GROUND BEEF-47.8F, CHICKEN BREAST-50.3F, CUT TOMATOES-48.1F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPRPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-7-14 ON REPORT# 920450 NOT CCORRECTED: -33-DETAIL CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS -34-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS -35- REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.-36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA -42- ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS. REPLACE GASKETS ON TOPS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MAR 14

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST FINISH DRY WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

MAR 7

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LID FOUND OPEN WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. BOTH WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN WITH LIDS CLOSED AND SURROUNDING GROUND AREA MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST FINISH DRY WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 20

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.

JUL 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS IN PREP AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

JAN 24

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND APPROX 10LBS OF COOKED TACO MEAT FILLING(BEEF,CHICKEN) INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F-48F,NOT DATED.OTHER FOODS IN SAME COOLER ADEQUATE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. COST $26.00. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED -CDI.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT PREP COOLER AND LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE TABLES,PREP NOT CLEAN/FOIL.MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CLAEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO METAL STEM THEROMETER.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MOP BUCKET,MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.

APR 5

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,STOREAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER.

NOV 10

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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