Chicago
33
BEAT

Oooh Wee It Is Franchise Corporation 79th Street

7920 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
33/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-04
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-10-04)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023)
Sanitation issues found across 29 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 29×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-10-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINKS

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): LARGE FLOOR FAN ON PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: SPRAYER LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

2024-09-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINKS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 LARGE LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY STRIP WITH NUMEROUS DEAD FLIES HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR WAREWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE STRIP AND PROVIDE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICE THAT PREVENTS DEAD INSECTS/FRAGMENTS FROM FALLING ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LARGE FLOOR FAN ON PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SPRAYER LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING: BEHIND HANDWASH SINKS, 3-COMPARTMNENT SINK AND AROUND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

2024-05-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND CUPS OF TEA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS).

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE JUICE AND FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN REAR FOOD/ DISH WASHING AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN CEREAL BAR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF OVEN,STOVE, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF IN REAR AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 27
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,CHICKEN,PORK CHOPS,GREENS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITAT...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER STATES THE SUPPLIER STOCKS THE SOAP WEEKLY NONE ON HAND AT THIS TIME TO REPLACE IN DISPENSER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED RICE 113.4F-118.4F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 8LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITA...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 82.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CIT...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TABLE TOP DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND CUPS OF TEA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYIMG AROUND ON EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND MOPSINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REMOVE SOURCE OF BREEDING CLEAN AND SANITIZE AR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE JUICE AND FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN REAR FOOD/ DISH WASHING AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN CEREAL BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF OVEN,STOVE, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID SPILLAGE ON GROUND RIGHT OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR AND ON GROUND BEHIND AND NEXT TO CONTAINER MUST REMOVE SPILLAGE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS TO BE MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF IN REAR AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE REAR EXIT AND A GAP IN THE CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALL, CEILING, ON BOXES, PIPES AND DIRTY MOPS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE,DETAIL CLEAN AND CALL FOR SERVICE FROM ORKIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, SPICE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE TEA JUGS, STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 & 2 COMP SINK AND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BREEDING PLACES FOR PESTS).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO FLOORS AROUND THE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. WALL AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THOUGH OUT THE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

2023-04-24 Pass License
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 1 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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