SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN.

BEAT. 18/100

1840 W PETERSON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
9 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
156
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

APR 9
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

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

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-FLOORS BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS AND UNDER DISH AREA METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-1-25 REPORT #2614963. . #40- 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. #55-6-201-11--FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 1
2025
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS IE: FLOUR BATTERS FOR CHICKEN AND FISH, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEAD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE SOAKED RAGS.----FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, BROKEN CEMENT.----FLOORS BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS AND UNDER DISH AREA METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA APART FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2603076 ON 9-10-24 NOT CORRECTED. #40- 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. #55-6-201-11--FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 18
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.

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

-REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.---

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 10
2024
FAILED
21 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN HELD HOT AT 137.8F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. GIVEN SAMPLE AND MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PORTION AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN WHICH ICE IS FOR CONSUMPTION NOTE WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT MONITORS HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. ONLY A MEAT/ROAST THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT MONITORS HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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

INTERIOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.----REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.----CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD ON THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN ACTIVE USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586594 ON 12-8-23 NOT CORRECTED. #47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#49- NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN-#55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 30
2023
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

NOTED EMPLOYEE REMOVED ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS, MACARONI, CHEESE, JAMBOLAYE, RICE, ETC. FROM THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PUT IT DIRECTED INTO THE WARMING UNIT WITHOUT REHEATING THE FOOD ITEMS UP TO 165F PER CODE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER METHODS OF RAPIDLY REHEATING TCS PREPARED FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAINING AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ISIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #49, #49 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567323 DATED 11/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47)..4-101.11(B, C, D, E): INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. 49)..4-602.13: DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED. F 49)..4-601.11(B): INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

NOV 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

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

INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE PREP TABLE CAN OPENER HOLDER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RUSTY RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.---DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE. PEELING WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-403.11 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' BELONGINGS.

NOV 18
2022
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE TO REHEAT PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI AND CHEESE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.3F AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 76.1F. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF RAPIDLY REHEATING TCS PREPARED FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR REHEATING TCS FOODS ON SITE. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED/ACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

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

INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS FOR CLEANING RAW CHICKEN CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE PREP TABLE CAN OPENER HOLDER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RUSTY RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.---DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE. PEELING WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' BELONGINGS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 2373580 ON 6-11-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.#49--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.#55--OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

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

2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN). A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT ON PREMISES. MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DISPOSABLE, GLOVES,SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS ETC..PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OCT 15
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT ON PREMISES. MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DISPOSABLE, GLOVES,SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS ETC..PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT 2 EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AT 60.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER 100F AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. CURRENTLY WILL BE USING SINKS WITH HOT WATER(105F) AT NEARBY DISHWASHING AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE IN CHARGE,EMPLOYEE ANSWERED QUESTION TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 2-102.14 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED: CHICKEN, AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT HAS THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. OWNER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:31 pm.LEFT THE PREMISES AGAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED:7-38-012

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK,HOWEVER DISPENSER BROKE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A PUMP BOTTLE SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

MINOROther
17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

COOKIES MADE ON SITE AND STORED IN CASE FOR RETAIL FOOD(SELF SERVE)WITHOUT ANY LABELS MUST HAVE LABEL INFORMATION:The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE WITH HANDLE INVERTED AND MOUTH PIECES DOWN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 6
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

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

SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

NOTED TRON RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT DISPENSING SOAP. PREP AREA PRESENTLY IN USE,EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS.UPON MY REQUEST A BOTTLE OF PUMP SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. NEED TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE STORAGE/DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 11:45am MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT.

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

SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

A LOT OF ITEMS(PAPERS,SHELVES,BOXES ETC) ON FLOOR AT REAR AREA BY THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MISSING CEILING WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

DEBRIS AND STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND OTHER PERSONNEL IN OUT THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.EVERYONE MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT PRIOR TO ENTER PREP AREA/KITCHEN

FEB 23
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 15
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.BUILD-UP GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF THE SAID CONTAINER. WASTE OIL ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND FENCE BEHIND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IS BLACK IN COLOR FOR EXCESS OIL SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,GROUND AND FENCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

WE OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP COOLER,NEED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT FRONT PART OF THE PREP AREA

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

HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP,NEED TO CELAN AAND MANITAIN.GREASE AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS PIPES AND WHEELS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE CONVECTION OVEN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER ACCESS COVER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED.

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

FOUND REAR OFFICE AREAS CLUTTERED. NEED TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.

JAN 23
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM DOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

SEP 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED.

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

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.

MAR 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE THE SPLASH DEBRIS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE WEST EXIT DOOR. MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL AREAS OF THE FLOOR.

FEB 14
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR/ALONG WALL IN STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

MAR 1
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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