JAN 26
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KFC.
BEAT. 45/100
3536-3538 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 25 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
16 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 132026FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2026
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 62025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 BENEATH DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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 REMOVE OBNOXIOUS FUMES OR ODORS.
JUL 252024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED.
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.
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JAN 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE MICROWAVES AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS.
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.
JUL 82022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DISCOLORED FILTERS WITH ROUGH SURFACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL EXPOSED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN REAR AND TOP OF ICE MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA
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
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.
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.
JUL 282017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 162017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
DEC 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 detail clean this drain to eliminate odor. Must maintain all.
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.
NOV 302016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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 prepped or served. Must have original certification posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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 is coated with frost and black mold like substance. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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 detail clean this drain to eliminate odor. Must maintain all.
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.
APR 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 wash hands in between different tasks, and each time they change gloves. Also advised facility can use clean utensils to handle food. Operator discussed appropriate handwashing with staff. Observed all employees change in hygiene practices. Critical violation. 7-38-010 (A).
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. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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 fall off, and is coated with frost and black mold like substance. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain.
JUL 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APR 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE BATTER STATION EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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.
OCT 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
MAR 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
FEB 152013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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, need detailed cleaning.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.
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.
OCT 252012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
MAY 82012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 once.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
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.
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).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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.
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