MOTHER CLUCKERS, LLC.
5200 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
JUN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
MAR 122021FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK NEAR COFFEE STATION AND ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED GRILLED LINED WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE THIS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WORN AWAY GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA CORE VIOLATION
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 262018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
MAR 162018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 10PPM AT DISHMACINE.MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPANY SERVICING DISH MACHINE FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
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
OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED HOOD GREASY AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
AUG 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO END CAPS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIEKLD.
WATER PIPE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
NOV 42014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT.
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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