JUL 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NANDO'S PERI PERI.
BEAT. 27/100
949-953 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
9 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/17/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD A PASSING INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2024. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 172025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 182024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND YELLOW SLIME BUILD UP WITHIN RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, AND THE MACHINE IS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING; CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE FACILITY ADDED CHLORINE SANITIZER; THE DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR DESSERT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT WAIT AREA. FOUND CHEESECAKE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR DESSERT COOLER AT THE FRONT WAIT AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT WAIT AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS (RIGHT SIDE) AND MENS (LEFT SIDE) RESTROOM ONLY PROVIDING A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRASHCAN IN THE FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BACK PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/6/22, REPORT #2555414. #58-2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
MAY 62022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
MAY 42022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.2F AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM READING AT 97.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED ARGULA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F INSIDE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
MAR 42022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)-MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE WAS READING AT 70.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE READING AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17-PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. ARGULA FOUND AT 53.9F, CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS FOUND AT 44.7F, HUMMUS FOUND AT 47.3F, COLE SLAW FOUND AT 49.1F, SPICY MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 48.4F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 47.1F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.5F AND COOKED SWEET POTATOS FOUND AT 55.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 56.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE WAS READING AT 70.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE READING AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
DEC 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR/WAREWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT REQUIRED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 160F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE @ AT LEAST 180F. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PULL HEAVY CHICKEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS ,CLEAN THOROUGHLY UNDERNEATH AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3.307.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE GLASSES STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3.304.12 OBSERVED TONGS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL ON THE CLEAN PORTION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, AND DINING AREA. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 132018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.601.11(A)(A) OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE PANELS, AND DISCARD ICE BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED,
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3.307.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE GLASSES STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3.304.12 OBSERVED TONGS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL ON THE CLEAN PORTION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, AND DINING AREA. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 262017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SIDE OF OVER DISH SHELF
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL ABSES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK
SEP 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 6.5LBS. COLE SLAW 45.1F,3LBS. CUT LETTUCE 45.4F,3LBS. ARUGULA 50.3F,1LBS. CHICK PEAS 47.2F,1.5LBS MIXED GREENS 49.8F,5.5LBS. CHICKEN KABOBS 48.8F,2.5LBS. HUMMUS 46.2F,5.25 LBS. GRILLED VEGETABLES 44.2F,2 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.25 LBS. $100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SIDE OF OVER DISH SHELF.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL ABSES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK.
APR 42017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
MAY 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT DISCOLORATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT ABOVE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO RELACE SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
JAN 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THERE IS NO SHIELD ON THE SPIGOT OF THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE A SHIELD. THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE HAVE DEEP GROOVES THAT ARE ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR
JAN 82016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. RODENT PROOF THE DOORS SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (LIKE CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THERE IS NO SHIELD ON THE SPIGOT OF THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE A SHIELD. THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE HAVE DEEP GROOVES THAT ARE ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 122015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 12
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES WILL USE BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS FOR VARIOUS SAUCES AND SALAD DRESSINGS THAT WILL BE RE-USED. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THEM USING A BRUSH INSTEAD OF PUTTING THEM THROUGH THE DISHMACHINE.
APR 282015FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2015
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
HEATED DRAWERS UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(EXPO WINDOW).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
PROVIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN ALL BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CAPPUCCINO MACHINE NOT YET INSTALLED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, IF MACHINE HAS AN ATTACHED FRESH WATER LINE IT MUST ALSO HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED.
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