Nigerian Kitchen Incorporated
Troubled record — failed 7 of 17 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON SHELVING, AND ALUMINUM FOILED BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR COOKS AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH SHELVING FOR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617502 DATED 5/14/2025; VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) "FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO...
2025-05-14 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DRAINBOARD NEXT TO THE MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN (BY THE KITCHEN STOVE).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
2025-02-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED DRAINBOARD NEXT TO THE MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN (BY THE KITCHEN STOVE)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
2025-02-19 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED BEANS CAKE, MELON SPINACH, FRIED RICE, RED SAUCE, PEPPER SOUP, STEWED GOAT) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DRAINBOARD NEXT TO THE MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2589973 ISSUED ON 02-23-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. #37 - INSTR...
2024-02-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE ETC).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED PREP/COOKING AREA WITH POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2024-02-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMEMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN STORAGE AREA, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE BOILER CLOSET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED A...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORD USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED METAL SHEET BEHIND THE MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND METAL DRAINBOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST AND OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PREP/COOKING AREA WITH POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2576719 ISSUED ON 06-02-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCARTCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INS...
2023-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCARTCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BEING USED A LINER AND ENSURE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC T-SHIRT BAGS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH -IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER RE...
2023-05-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING USED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS AND BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, AND ON THE SIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCARTCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BEING USED A LINER AND ENSURE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC T-SHIRT BAGS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS,PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIP...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH -IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT...
2022-08-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE EGG REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER HANDLE AT DISHWASHER HANDWASH SINK.
2022-07-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE EGG REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. AROUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-02...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER HANDLE AT DISHWASHER HANDWASH SINK.
2021-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 PROCEDURE AND PLANS ON SITE, HOWEVER MISSING SOLUTION FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 NO LABELED PROVIDED AT CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD: FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 NOTED UNPROTECTED WOOD USED TO HOLD UP HANDWASHING SINK BY THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID WOOD AND PROVIDE NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 NOTED LARGE POTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RISING AND SANITIZING OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 GRIMED AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 UNFINISHED REPAIR BROKEN WALL AT EAST SIDE OF PREP AREA BY ELECTRICAL BOX. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
2021-03-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE AND PLANS ON SITE, HOWEVER MISSING SOLUTION FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 6 BAGS OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT TEMP OF 59.7F TO 62.6F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FROZEN FOOD 0(F) OR BELOW. PRI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABELED PROVIDED AT CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD: FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED UNPROTECTED WOOD USED TO HOLD UP HANDWASHING SINK BY THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID WOOD AND PROVIDE NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR STORAGE AND FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED LARGE POTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING,RISING AND SANITIZING OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GRIMEDAND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES F...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNFINISHED REPAIR BROKEN WALL AT EAST SIDE OF PREP AREA BY ELECTRICAL BOX. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA. BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT DISH ROOM. ROOM IS DARK. MUST INSTALL SAID BULB.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-5-2019, REPORT# 2321087 #47) 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD ...
2019-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATAION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. P...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAD SOME OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT: GLOVES AND SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY WITH PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AND RICE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REFRIGERATOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RICE JOLLOF AT 50.4F WEIGHING 5 POUNDS APPROXIMATE COST AT $10.00 AND COOKED BEEF AT 47.7F, WEIGHING 20 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $75....
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 DEAD COCKROACHES UNDER REFRIGERATOR AND BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUSTY POTS ON GRILL BEING USED FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE TEH CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION I...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. IN INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
2018-12-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES CHICAGO ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION I...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIOR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. IN INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-12-06 Pass License Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST SEAL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN SOME AREAS IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. OPEN WALL AT THE KITCHEN ELECTRICAL BOX WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, UNSEALED BRICKS, NO FLOOR UNDER WITH EXPOSED DIRT/EA...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
2017-12-01 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA COOKS LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST SEAL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN SOME AREAS IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. OPEN WALL AT THE KITCHEN ELECTRICAL BOX WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, UNSEALED BRICKS, NO FLOOR UNDER WITH EXPOSED DIRT/...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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