Chicago
24
BEAT

Kentucky Fried Chicken

4200 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-21
Pass Rate
53%
7 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-21)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2023, 2022...)
Food Temperature issues found across 9 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 48×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-11-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STOR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIV...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION

2025-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED 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 NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER M...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STOR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIV...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION

2025-10-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED 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 NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER M...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSED ICE, AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY NEAR BATHROOM, BATHROOM WALL, AND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STOR...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIV...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2600640 CONDUCTED ON 8/23/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. 55-OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LA...

2024-08-23 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RUSTED BOLTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, SYRUP, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 NOTED WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE POOLING ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR , EVEN AFTER MOPPING. INSTD TO REMOVE WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE, AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

2023-09-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED FLYING ON PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS BY UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC TUBING IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO SECURE/REPAIR TUBING AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, SYRUP, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE POOLING ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR , EVEN AFTER MOPPING. INSTD TO REMOVE WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE, AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/28/22 REPORT 2566203 NOT CORRECTED: 49: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINE...

2022-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2022-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN OF ICE MACHINE,APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR CO2 TANK,DINING AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM AND SODA MACHINE.APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES O...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE WALK ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-10-01 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THICK UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

2021-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 125.0F-127.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $60 VALUE. CITATIO...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/STAINED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THICK UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD ON CEILING BEAM NEAR CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

2021-01-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-13 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A): BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE; 56.0F-64.0F. INSTD TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F-120F AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. PR...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. (CURRENTLY ONLY HAS COVID POLICY). INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE; ONE SINK AT 50F, OTHER SINK HOT WATER IS INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F-120F AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

2020-10-16 Pass Consultation

No violations found.

2020-10-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-10-09 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS IN FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER FRYER LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 10/2/20 REPORT 2401953 NOT CORRECTED 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TIL...

2020-10-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS IN FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER FRYER LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 59

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/19 REPORT 2290986 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON ...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE AND 1 MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING MASKS. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES DURING DURATION OF SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

2019-06-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMO...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2018-01-25 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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