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5230 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 102023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON FANGUARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND POP LINE BEHIND THE SELF SERVERS POP STATION.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OCT 22023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INFRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY IT BEING TURNED OFF AND COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG DUE TO MASSIVE LEAKING WHEN IT IS TURNED ON. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON FANGUARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND POP LINE BEHIND THE SELF SERVERS POP STATION.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575316 ISSUED ON 05-03-2023 #58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 102023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAY 32023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY IT BEING TURNED OF DUE TO MASSIVE LEAKING WHEN IT IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPRX 30 DROPPINGS OF EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATED FEB 25TH 2022. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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APR 192022FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPRX 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. APPRX 20-30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE COUNTER AREA. APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND APPROX 10-15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATED APR 26TH 2022. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD JUST ABOVE THE HOT CHICKEN HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPRX 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. APPRX 10 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE THE LARGE HOBART MIXER IS STATIONED. APPRX 20-30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATED FEB 25TH 2022. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS, CLOTHES, SHOES, JACKETS ETC STORED ALONG THE DRY GOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A GREASE FILTERING UNIT IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD JUST ABOVE THE HOT CHICKEN HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC). SEE #2
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSEVED PREVIOUS CORE FROM REPORT DATED 01/13/2020 NO CORRECTED #57: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 302021FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC). SEE #2
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 2 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUS ON FANGUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LAWN MOWER, RAKE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSEVED PREVIOUS CORE FROM REPORT DATED 01/13/2020 NO CORRECTED #57: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST DISPLAY SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED A BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE ULITITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING IN THE SERVINIG AREA AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND POP LINE BEHIND THE SELF SERVERS POP STATION.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
6-202.11 (A) - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-303.11 - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE LIGHT.
PA 100-0367 - NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
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