Chicago
43
BEAT

Mother Cluckers, LLC

5200 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
5 passed
Last Inspected
2022-06-15
Pass Rate
42%
3 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-06-15
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2018, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2022-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

2022-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

2021-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK NEAR COFFEE STATION AND ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH STEAK SANDWICHES AND EGGS BENEDICT NOT MARKED WITH DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER TO ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED GRILLED LINED WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE THIS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AWAY GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DISH WASHING AREA AND AT HOT LINE ARE NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THESE LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION

2018-03-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

2018-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 10PPM AT DISHMACINE.MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPANY SERVICING DISH MACHINE FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

THIS ESTABLISHMENT COULD NOT PRODUCE A PEST COTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO GET APEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 2:20PM TO 3:10PM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD-CHICKEN,PULLED PORK AND GRAVY ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD GREASY AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.1F) AND INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: SLICED HAM A...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF ABOVE/NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.------------ INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------MUST DEFR...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZER,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA), REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLY OFF THE FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-----------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2016-05-13 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on the two door meat cooler in the rear and the three door prep cooler in the front. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

2015-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN,SHRIMPS ETC.).MANAGER ON DUTY DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR AN ENROLLMENT INVOICE TO SANITATION CLASS.INFORMATION GI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELF ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNI...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,AND ALSO INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GRIME ON SHELVES,DISH MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,PIPES BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INCLUDED THE WHEELS FOR T...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP/HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO R...

minor Sanitation

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

WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED,CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,BROKEN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE VENT PIPE ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,MUST RE...

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO END CAPS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIEKLD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2014-12-10 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-11-04 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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