SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MOTHER CLUCKERS, LLC.

BEAT. 43/100

5200 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 15, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 15
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 19
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 12
2021
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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 SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSOther
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

SERIOUSOther
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

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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

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MAR 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MAR 16
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

SEP 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 AT 45.9F/46.8F, TUNA SALAD AT 49.0F, MASHED POTATO AT 49.2F, COLESLAW AT 52.5F, COOKED MACARONI AT 70.0F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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 DEFROST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

MINORSanitation
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 KNIFE RACK AT LOCATION

MINORSanitation
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 THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND OTHER UNITS.POTATO SLICER POSTED ON WALL WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK AT FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES AT KNIFE RACK.

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE AND REPAINT.FLOOR BETWEEN THE REAR DOOR AND SHELVES(SOUTH-WEST) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO PROVIDED SMOOTH FLOOR AT SOUTH-WEST SAID CORNER.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR.

MINORFacility 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.

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

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

DEC 10
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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).

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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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