Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

L & G Family Restaurant Inc

10401 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-25
Pass Rate
61%
3 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-25
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2019, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 72 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 72×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
📦
Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-11-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2025-03-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SAUCER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SLICED TOMATOES 52.3F, DICED HAM 54.7F, CORNED BEEF HASH 51.9F, TURKEY 52.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING S...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITAT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2023-10-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

2023-10-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 23
critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WIPE HIS FACE AND NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND THEN HANDLED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF WATER AND COFFEE FILTER CONTAINER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED RICE 114.3F-118.4.1LBS. COOKED ONIONS-124.0F.10LBS. COOKED HASHBROWNS-49.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(APPX.36LBS. $1...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS MARKED INCORRECT ON FULLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF TILES ,TRAYS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GARDEN HOSE AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN TRAYS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE KNOBS OR HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS,FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,MOP...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,MISSING WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING WATER ON TO BASEMENT FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563953 9/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED.#41-4-901.12 : OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49-...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED BEVERAGE ON MENU MUST REFER TO A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEAL.

2022-09-20 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPAND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES

2020-03-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR TOP PANEL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ROLLED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING AND ROLLING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TRICKLE OF HOT WATER IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO LIGHT IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

2019-02-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2019-02-08 Fail Complaint
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2018-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL IN...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2017-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX7-LBS OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 47.8F,6-LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGES AT 48.7F,52.5F,1-LB BEEF-47.F,4-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVE...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN PREP DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND IN 1ST FL PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

2017-04-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

2016-12-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN BLADES AND COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH OUT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DERIS AND/OR SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.

2015-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 56.3F TO 58.4F FOOD ITEMS WERE RAW CHICKEN,EGGS,CHEESE,GYRO MEAT.STEAKS,HAM,RICE,RICE AND RICE PUDDING,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED D...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT PF FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKINGB EQUIPMENT

critical Pest Activity

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

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2014-03-06 Pass Canvass
11
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL COOKED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD IN REFRIGERATION OVER 24 HOURS. BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD. ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN HOLDING CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY DOOR PANELS AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS, EXTERIORS, SIDES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL OVENS, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CAN OPENER, DISH MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING FOOD PREP AND BASEMENT)ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FOOD PREP AREA. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN...

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN FROM DINING ROOM. REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, AND REAR AREA LEADING DOWN STAIRS TO BASEMENT. CLEAN, PA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM MOP PAIL, CLEAN MOP AND HANG UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-11-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PREOVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT AND FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROPERLY STORE.

2013-08-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FACILITIES 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW -CDI.WALK IN COOLER WILL BE TAGGD HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(IE EGGS 46F-50F),COOKED GRITS-45.9F.APPROX 4 CASES OF EGGS,(163LBS),3LBS GRITS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.COST $250.00MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD AND COOLER TEMPERATURES.

2013-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,IE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING RINSE OF CHLORINE 0 PPM.FINAL RISE MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM.OWNER MADE REPAIRS TO DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION -CDI/DISH MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM.CRITICA...

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS OLD FOOD ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2012-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-07 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,NOT SANITIZING AT PROPER CONC...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WIC ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SHIELD.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE.

2011-01-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

100
Kentucky Fried Chicken 521042
100
Phil'S Kastle
64
Pepes Mexican Restaurant
72
Paleteria Lindo Michoacan #3
41
New Stony Sumbarine Inc.

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