Chicago
49
BEAT

Pepe'S Mexican Restaurant

8313-8325 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
31
22 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-18
Pass Rate
71%
5 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-18)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2023, 2023...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 68×
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Other serious 13×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-08-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINNTAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2025-08-11 Fail Complaint
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON MIXER AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINNTAN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610085 ON 1-6-25:47-RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS. BROKEN TOP ON THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PRIOR...

2025-01-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS. BROKEN TOP ON THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO, PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOORS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

2024-01-17 Pass Canvass
6
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

2023-03-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572147, 03/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION...

2023-03-07 Fail Complaint
6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/2022, REPORT #2567403 #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

2022-11-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.

2022-11-21 Fail Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING NEAR 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF RECEPTACLE AND WITH LIDS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

2021-04-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN IN THE REAR LAYING ON TOP OF DIRTY LINEN BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN DIRTY LINEN INSIDE BAG.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DELI SLICER WITH FOOD OLD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2019-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKING,RICE,BEANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS STORED ON STEAM TABLE FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.2F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ENDCAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2017-07-11 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

2017-02-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

2016-10-14 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE AND THE GASKET UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2016-04-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-03-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-11-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, ICE BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA APPEAR TO BE BLOWN OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-05 Fail Complaint
7
serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THGE REAR OF PREMISES AT DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA,CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOP

2014-01-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,MUST REFINISH EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR ONE BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA

2013-05-31 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES/BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2013-02-20 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS AND DINING ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

2012-06-15 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF THE REAR INNER SCREEN DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE & REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER. ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-03-06 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SIDES OF OVEN BY GRILL

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

KEEP ENTIRE PARKING LOT CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2011-08-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN MENS WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.

2011-03-24 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-03-10 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2011-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF REFRIED PINTO BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-06-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER NEED SOME CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE NEED SOME CLEANING.

100
Grand Chinese Kitchen
100
Burger King #1303
76
Gary Comer Youth Center
76
Chicago Wingz Around the World
45
Sizzlin Skillets

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