Popeye's #812

Chicago Health Dept

2355 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 3

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKING BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC INGREDIENT BIN WITH NO LABEL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION VENT. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION VENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 30

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION VENT. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION VENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION VENT. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION VENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2640033 ON 07/22/26 VIOLATION #55. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 22

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION VENT. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION VENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2619031 ON 06/11/2025. #16. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP. #55. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP UNDER AND AROUND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM FILTER ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP SHELVES DRAINING ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2610827 ISSUED ON 01-22-2025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 22

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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AUG 29

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMPS 60.9F, CHICKEN 50.7F, FRENCH FRIES 58F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.5F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-OO5. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AND CHICKEN FRYING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2587728 DATED 1/8/2024 ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

JAN 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SANDWICH, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINAINED TO PREVET THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LEAKING. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION ON SIDES OR UNDER SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE SPACES BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP POOLING WATER FROM LEAKING SINK. REAR PREP OF FACILITY INCLUDING NEAR PREP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE REGROUTED. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINES VERY UNCLEAN WITH SODA SPILLS, DIRT ETC. CLEAN INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

AUG 22

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED PAPER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING SODA DISPENSER UNIT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

AUG 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN REAR (BOTTOM) OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN FILLET AT 122.5F/125.3F/119.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PAPER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING SODA DISPENSER UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (11-01-2022) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

NOV 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED OUT STAINED CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KNOZZLES AND DRAIN AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AT REAR ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 20

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 25

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 29

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MISSING TOP PORTION OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 METAL WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND RUSTED WITH OPEN METAL GAPS AND SEAMS IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAY 19

2020

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWNISH, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND BROKEN, MISSING TOP PORTION OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

METAL WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND RUSTED WITH OPEN METAL GAPS AND SEAMS IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND MISSING CERAMIC COVING ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING STATION AND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN/INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

JUL 17

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER INTERIOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON PREP ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAININIG CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUL 15

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER INTERIOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW, DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING PERFUSELY AND CANNOT PROPRERLY WASH HANDS AT SAID HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, 2 DAY WORK AROUND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON PREP ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND LITTER BUILD UP OUTSIDE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP AREA ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAININIG CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE OPE AND OPERATING WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE WAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION JUST BY OPENING A REFRIGERATION DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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