SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

2807 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · passed

10 of 24 inspections passed, 7 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 22 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
10 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2026
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT DISH AND PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL PANEL PEELING OFF AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRIED CHICKEN, TACOS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE CHUTE, INTERIOR ICE PLATE, SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES) OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA TO BE SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISASSEMBLED MACHINE ON-SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN THAWING ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING, POOLING WATER IN PLACE OF UTILITY SINK TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 11
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

AUG 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111--OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 30
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 82.3 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

APR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 28
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,GRAVY,MASHED POTATOES ETC.) IS BEING SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #10--OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLAIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING  TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COLESLAW) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

OCT 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 6-8-20 REPORT #2373354 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGER RETRIEVED FROM THE REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVE UPON ENTERING THE BUSINESS AN EMPLOYEE ON THE COOKS LINE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR MASK. MASK WAS NOTED ON THE CHIN NOT COVERING THEIR MOUTH OR NOSE. IN ADDITION, AN EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT TO BEGIN THEIR WORK SHIFT NOT WEARING A MASK UNTIL TOLD BY THE MANAGER TO PUT ONE ON. ALSO NOTED, A PERSON ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MASK AND AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A MASK FROM THE REAR AND PROVIDED FOR THE PERSON. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

JUN 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS IS MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER BY BACK DOOR WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

OCT 9
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2
2019
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRIVE THRU.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION- CORE VIOLATION

OCT 30
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11 OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AND BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION

MAY 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2018 (REPORT#2176247) AND FEBRUARY 9, 2018 (REPORT#2144823): (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE VIOLATION HAD NOT BEEN CORRECTED; AFTER THE ASSISTANT MANAGER WHO WAS NOT HERE FOR EITHER OF THE LAST 2 INSPECTIONS CALLED THE DISTRICT MANAGER, A REPAIR-MAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE REPAIR-MAN WAS ABLE TO CUT OUT THE JAGGED STEEL AND INSTALL A NEW PIECE OF FLAT SHEET METAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABALE SURFACE. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

MAY 24
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
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HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE CASH REGISTER HANDLING CURRENCY, THEN PREPARE TO-GO BOXES WITH TISSUE PAPER WITH BARE HANDS AND FILL BOX WITH CHICKEN USING UTENSILS BUT NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING CURRENCY. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THERE MUST EITHER BE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AT THE REGISTER OR INDIVIDUALS AT THE REGISTER HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING CURRENCY PRIOR TO PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2018 ON REPORT#2144823: (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION IN ONE WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSEREVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES PILED UP NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9
2018
PASSED
4 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES: CURRENTLY THE FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS BATTERED AND THEN FRIED. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, POTATO WEDGES, AND SIDES ARE BEING HOT HELD, PACKAGED, AND WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA BOX IS LEAKING BLUE SYRUP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SODA BOX TO PREVENT LIQUID FROM POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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