KRISPY CHICKEN & SEAFOOD.
1956 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182026PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED THE WEATHER STRIP WORN AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(DAMAGED,DIRTY AND DUSTY). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT: PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOM.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 42024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS)
3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242024FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH, COLESLAW,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 18LBS.RAW CATFISH FILLETS-46.4F-50.2F.1LBS.RAW CAT FISH TAILS-48.7F.1LBS.RAW PERCH-59.9F.10LBS.RAW CAT FISH NUGGETS-50.9F.4LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS-58.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.34LBS. $240.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.6F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOMSTAT AND NOW AIR TEMPERATURE IS 42.1F(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AT MOP SINK,ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDEA BEARD GUARD
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
NOV 222022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,COLESLAW)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDEA BEARD GUARD
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566689 11/7/22 NOT CORRECTED #49- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57.OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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NOV 72022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDEA BEARD GUARD.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED WET MOPS SETTING ON FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2522033 6/28/21 NOT CORRECTED#10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#37- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.#49- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#55- OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57.OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 282021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
SEP 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. OBSERVED THE MALE CASHIER WHICH WAS ALSO THE COOK AT FRONT REGISTER TAKING AN ORDER AND THEN PREPARING FOOD,WAS ASKED TO PUT A MASK ON .HE CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD AND TAKE ORDERS WITHOUT PUTTING ON MASK THEN MASK WAS PLACED ON FACE SEVERAL MINUTES LATER.THEN EMPLOYEE BECAME IRATE AND PULLED OFF MASK SCREAMING AND CURSING AT ME.HE TOLD ME HE WAS CLOSING TO GET OUT AND TURNED OFF THE LIGHTS.THE OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTERWARDS.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UPON ENTERING INTO PREP AREA A STRONG SMELL OF CIGARETTE SMOKE ON PREMISES COMING FROM OFFICE.OBSERVED 2- PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES (1) AT TIME CLOCK AND OTHER ON DESK WITH FOIL MADE OUT TO BE USED AS AN ASHTRAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING ON PREMISES(15 FEET AWAY FROM PREMISES) AND TO REMOVE MAKE SHIFT ASHTRAY.(7-32-015)
MAR 262020FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-BLACK BUSS PANS OF RAW CHICKEN RANGING FROM 50.9F-55.6F ON A ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS.$120.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE NEAR REACH IN FREEZER AND IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO DISPLAY.(7-42-010(B)
DEC 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER THREE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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