OCT 4
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OOOH WEE IT IS FRANCHISE CORPORATION 79TH STREET.
BEAT. 33/100
7920 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 4, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): LARGE FLOOR FAN ON PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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
SEP 272024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINKS
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
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
LARGE FLOOR FAN ON PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SPRAYER LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN
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
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
MAY 12024PASSED16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2024
PASSED
16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND CUPS OF TEA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE JUICE AND FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN REAR FOOD/ DISH WASHING AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242024FAILED27 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2024
FAILED
27 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:17 P.M.
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)
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)
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TABLE TOP DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND CUPS OF TEA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
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 AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE JUICE AND FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN REAR FOOD/ DISH WASHING AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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.
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.
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 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 202023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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).
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.
APR 242023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 1 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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