Chicago
45
BEAT

Kfc

3536-3538 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
16 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-26
Pass Rate
64%
3 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-26)
Failed 3 inspections (2026, 2017, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Food Temperature critical 13×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2026-01-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 133.2-135.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2025-02-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING) STORED IN THE CENTRAL WALK-IN COOLER COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMIANTION) WHILE COOLIN...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED AT THE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT (NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD- AND HOT-HOLD TCS ...

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH DRINK STATION AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA TO BE HEAVILY WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE AND OTHER MATERIALS AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND OTHER MATERIALS OR REPLACE FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING-MOUNTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR/NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS TO RE...

2024-07-25 Pass Complaint
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, SO THAT HANDSINK DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 180F) WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46-52F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED...

2023-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 174F) WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY ...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE MICROWAVES AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP STATION.

2022-07-08 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DISCOLORED FILTERS WITH ROUGH SURFACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANUAL CAN OPENER ON TABLE NEAR MICROWAVE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PREP TABLE MICROWAVE SHELF WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND AT FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN EQUIPMENTS ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE SHOWED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLAGE AT REAR UNDER AND AROUND COOK LINE AND PREP AREA SHELF NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT EXHAUST HOOD AREAS SHOWED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND TO MAINTAIN.

2019-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL EXPOSED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN REAR AND TOP OF ICE MACHINE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AREAS,AND DRY STORAGE AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP RACKS

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2017-07-28 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN PREP,DISH WASHING AREA RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DEEP FRYER(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE TRAYS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS A...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AROUND AND BEHIND THE CARDO-MIZER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CEILING VENTILATION IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

2017-02-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, PREP TABLE, UNDER BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER (X3) WITH LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES AND NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED...

minor Sanitation

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

RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, PREP TABLE, UNDER BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

2016-12-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Temperature

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

Found floors under hot holding line in middle of kitchen with excessive dust build up. Floor drains in this area must be detail cleaned to eliminate extremely strong odor. Found very strong odor coming from floor drain in women's restroom. Must detai...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found external thermometer on chicken hot holding unit in disrepair (unit closest to hand sink in kitchen). Must repair or place an thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside unit. Must maintain same.

2016-11-30 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

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

No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, mash potatoes, etc.) being prepped and served. Advised must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods being ...

serious Other

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

Found previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1751574, dated 4/7/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 In walk in cooler, found a pipe behind the compressor in disrepair. It has a covering that has begun to fall off, and i...

minor Food Temperature

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

Found floors under hot holding line in middle of kitchen with excessive dust build up. Floor drains in this area must be detail cleaned to eliminate extremely strong odor. Found very strong odor coming from floor drain in women's restroom. Must det...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found external thermometer on chicken hot holding unit in disrepair (unit closest to hand sink in kitchen). Must repair or place an thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside unit. Must maintain same.

2016-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed several employees not washing hands in between changing gloves. Also witnessed employees continuous wearing same pair of gloves while changing tasks (taking payments from customers, then handling food, etc.) Instructed all food handlers must...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dust build up on rear of compressor in the raw chicken walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed small amount of black mold like build up around the motor in the top interior of ice machine in the kitchen. Instr...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed leaking pipe at the faucet on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Operator stated part has been ordered today. In walk in cooler, found a pipe behind the compressor in disrepair. It has a covering that has begun to...

2015-07-24 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING TILE GROUT WITH POOLING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES.

2015-04-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE BATTER STATION EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

2014-10-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK IN COOLER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

2014-03-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY 3 COMPARTMENT AND AROUND MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED GAP/OPENING IN BETWEEN WALL AND BASEBOARD INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SAID FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND.

2013-10-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

PREMISE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WALLS AND CEILING TILES ARE BEING PAINTED AND CEILING TILES REPLACED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2013-02-15 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, storage shelving/racks in prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of storage shelving/racks in prep area not clean, nee...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area need re-grouting, floor tiles had missing grout throughout prep area in kitchen.

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tile in by front counter in dining area shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2012-10-25 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep tables need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink area and under oven areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and by walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, walls inside walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields not clean, need cleaning.

2012-05-09 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining.

2012-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Found walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperatures of 40f or less, air temperature of walk in cooler was at 50.7f.Citation issued, walk in cooler has been tagged at this time of license inspection.

critical Food Temperature

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

Found raw chicken in walk in walk in cooler not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less , temperatures for raw chicken were ranging from 48.7f thru 50.9f at time of license inspection.Citation issued, mgmt discarded, and denatured product at ...

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area (rear), shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation)in wlk in cooler, kitchen areas need cleaning.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
76
Starbuck'S Coffee #2568
63
Jin Jin China Buffet
30
J. L. Lounge

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