Chicago
46
BEAT

Popeyes

6321 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for documentation & training, plumbing & waste

Inspections
16
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-20
Pass Rate
38%
7 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-20
Failed 7 inspections (2024, 2024, 2024...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 15 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 38×
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Documentation & Training critical 15×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 11×
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-10-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK (AT WALL BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIOAN WORKING CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTER.

2025-08-08 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK (AT WALL BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIOAN WORKING CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTER.

2025-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY FRYERS) HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603021 DATED ON 09/18/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

2024-09-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2024-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TODAY EXTREMELY LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT COOKING/FRYING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-2024,REPORT#2601911 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT ...

2024-09-11 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TODAY EXTREMELY LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT COOKING/FRYING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-2024,REPORT#2601911 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT ...

2024-09-09 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TODAY EXTREMELY LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT COOKING/FRYING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-2024,REPORT#2601911 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT ...

2024-08-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. TWO OF THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION (UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER). THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED, WHICH WAS PROVIDE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 HOUSE FLIES ON SITE:REAR PREP,STORAGE AND RAW PREP CHICKEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE AT MENTIONED AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH SPLATTERED FOOD.ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQ...

2024-01-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR...

2024-01-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. OWNER REPORTED ON PREMISES WITH DOCUMENTS OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED AT PARKING LOT WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. BOTH LIDS OF EACH END NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-24,REPORT # 2588140.FOUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, WOOD PANELS,EMPTY BOXES AND VENT PIPE. OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL O...

2024-01-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 0PPM. BAG OF SOLUTION ALMOST EMPTY AND NOT INSTALLED AT WALL PUMP THAT DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION. UTENISL BEING WASHED AND RINSED ONLY, NOT SANITIZED. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PROVIDING ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED UNDER THE LAMP AT FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 126.4F; 127.2F AND 129F. AT PRESENT TIME FOOD WAS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW CITATIONS. POUN...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 51.3F; RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT 48.5F. PRE-PACKAGED DICED CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 54F. CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.4F, RICE 49.5F FOODS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-COOLER AND WALK-IN ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP 50F TO 53.6F, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT AIR TEMP OF 55F. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. WALK-IN FREEZER 0F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. R...

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEVER UNDER WASH COMPARTMETN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. SMALL LEAK AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR. REPAIR ALL LEAK ISSUES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALLL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WE OBSERVED WASTEWATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR, UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLUMBING VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, WOOD PANELS,EMPTY BOXES AND VENT PIPE. OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL. OBSERVED RAT DROOPING ON TOP WOOD SHEET IN FRONT OF WASTE OIL ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR...

2023-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, ECT.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F - 68F IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS ---ALSO OBSERVED SLIMY BLACK CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CAULKING ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED INSIDE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. RESTORE THE AREA UNDER THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR. THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FACILITY, AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

2023-08-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGIANL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-020 (A)

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BETWEEN USES. STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER TO PREVENT HAND CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. RESTORE AREA UNDER WALK IN FREEZER DOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR CHICKEN FRYING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING TOILET SEAT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING CHICKEN FRYING AREA REAPIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAKE SURE SINK IS PROPERLY REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN MAIN COOLING AREA AND IN MAIN WAREWAHING AREA WITH GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE IN REAR OF FACILITY REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NEEDED FOR FACILTY AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2576021 DATED 5/8/23 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-09...

2023-05-17 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT FOUND.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

2023-05-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, COLE SLAW,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSTALLED BY 5-9-23.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.MUST PROVIDE. BULK FOOD LABELED BY 5-9-23.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT FOUND.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

100
Jagodinka Bakery & Cafe Inc.
96
Hyderabad House Family Dining LLC
54
Mirch Incorporated
54
Mintza
46
The Rim Seafood

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