Chicago
53
YOUR CALL

Motel Sleepers, Inc.

8538 S Holland Rd, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-10
Pass Rate
47%
3 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-10)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2021, 2014)
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 46×
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Other critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSEVERD A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1st SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2025-03-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,OVEN AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND COMPRESSOR VENT.

2025-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,OVEN AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND COMPRESSOR VENT.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590611 3/7/24 NOT CORRECTED-#43-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 DOOR- PREP COOLER. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CL...

2024-03-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FRONT LINE AND 2- PREP COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,#10 CAN CART,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,UNUSED COOLER AT GRILL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP COOLER AND THE UNUSED PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL.

2022-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS AND CHEF SALAD)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:25 P.M. .(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITA...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. 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.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE AND COOLER,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MEAT SLICER,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

2021-10-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-09-29 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS 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 PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEAT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN TO BE SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER FRONT STORAGE CABINETS AND FLOOR TROUT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS

2020-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE FINAL RINSE (SANITIZING) AT 158.4F.MUST HAVE AT 180.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.ONCE REPAIRED FAX...

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 AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULT-IUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEAT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL UNUSED PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN TO BE SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GRAESE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID AND ON GROUND OF CORRAL. EMPLOYEE IS CLEANING AND REMOVING GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-02(B)(CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER FRONT STORAGE CABINETS AND FLOOR TROUT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND THE PIC OR NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (HAM, DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE. ALSO, THE PIC HAS TO HAVE THE CERTIF...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREA WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN F...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

2018-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS; 6 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES BEING HOT HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 8 LBS OF EGGS AT 55F, AND 6 LBS OF COOKED PORK BETWEEN 71F-83F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 4...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OF EACH ITEM ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR EACH ITEM ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED O...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES KEPT BETWEEN PREP TABLES IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE STAND UP REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN COOL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNORGANIZED CLEANING TOOLS/EQUIPMENT IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

2016-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVER PACKED AND THE LIDS OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT OVER PACK THE DUMPSTERS AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HASHBROWNS, SAUSAGE, EGGS, BACON, HAMBURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANIT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS.

2015-06-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2014-10-24 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL

2014-09-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

DISHWASHER MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER UNABLE TO OPERATE AT THIS TIME.MUST OPERATE AT NEXT INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD DRINK SERVICE AREA FOR WAITRESS WHEN FOOD ORDERS ARE READY.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CO FOR SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK.ALSO FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOORS AND ENTRY DOOR IN PUMP ROOM 163 APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME,SINKS,COOLERS,ETC.MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG ALL FLOORS,MISSING BASEBOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LINEN,LAUNDRY ROOM,MOP ROOM AT RESTAURANT,ROOMS 249,253,253,229,234,ALL FURNANCE ROOMS,STORAGE AREAS,ETC.MUST INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN SOME STORAGE,ELECTRICAL ROOMS,AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AREAS. AND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR

minor Facility Condition

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

NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO WORK VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR.ALSO NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES,ETC IN SOME STORAGE AREA,AND IN RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
53
Maxwell Street Express
62
South China Kitchen #2 Inc.
34
Church'S Chicken # 992

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