MIKKEY'S RETRO GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

8132 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21

2025

PASS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NEW THERMOMETER NEEDED TO REPLACE ONE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. WORN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE 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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FLLOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MAR 6

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GROUND TURKEY IMPROPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TURKEY UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POTATO SLICER, SHAKE MIXER, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2023

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

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

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES(LEGS & WHEEL BASES),SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,LIGHT SHIELDS,HIGH CHAIRS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND CLOSETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576456 5/26/23 NOT CORRECTED-6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & IN OPENING IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK AREA ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAIT BOX,ON SHELF OF MOTOR AND UNDERNEATH SAME IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND SPEAKER IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/23. :#60- #49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AS NEEDED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 2

2023

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR(NOT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES OF REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

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

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED AND SPLINTERED WOOD SCREWED INTO WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,PREP TABLES(LEGS & WHEEL BASES),SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,LARGE BUSS PANS,FRYER CABINETS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND CLOSETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576456 5/26/23 NOT CORRECTED-6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINET, ON BOTH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.ALSO.3-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/23. 5-501.15 : #54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.8-404.13(B:4) :#60- #49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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MAY 26

2023

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE FOR MANUAL WEAR WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE ( BLEACH).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 114.7F AND 2LBS.COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 120.2F IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.7LBS.$160.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGSIN FRYER CABINET, ON BOTH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESIIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA .

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2565303 10/13/22 NOT CORRECTED.#37- 3-302.12 : OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 13

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

NOV 2

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

OCT 26

2021

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FIVE BLACK CONTAINERS BLOCKING THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. NSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE BLACK CONTAINERS WERE REMOVED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. COS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 65 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE CORNERS OF THE WOMEN AND MEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE OFFICE AND UTLITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 (DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT HOT LINE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES), (MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AT REAR) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 08/05/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 5

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN SCREEN AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES, FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT HOT LINE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 10

2019

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 3

2019

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS, ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CARDBOARD BOXES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNES.* PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, BEEF) AND DRY STORAGE (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 4 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SOLD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SOLD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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