Chicago
25
BEAT

Popeye'S #846

4431 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 17 inspections for documentation & training, other

Inspections
17
5 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-24
Pass Rate
29%
7 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-24
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2023, 2022...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 13 inspections
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 34×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Other critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-02-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT, PLASTIC PIPES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED AN ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BAS...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WIT...

2026-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 105.1-128.3F.OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS, SHRIMP(110.3F), FRIES(119.8F) AND CHICKEN(105.1-128.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. C...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(SLICED CHEESE), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 0.25LBS. CONSOLIDATED ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 126.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAN HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT, PLASTIC PIPES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED AN ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON WORKING ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WAL...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF ...

2025-01-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE OF CABINET IN DINING ROOM AREA UNDER SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNATION #7-...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603056, DATED:9/18/24, NOT CORRECTED: #16-OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON SIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED BUILD OF RUST ON SHELVES INSI...

2024-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT/MATERIALS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND AT REAR DISH AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON SIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FLY TRAP INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN TRASH CORRAL AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING AIR VENTS IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CAHRGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGENT TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2023-09-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE ...

2023-09-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNABLE TO USE DUE TO HEAVY EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

INPROPER THAWING OF CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 10 LIVE HOUSE AND DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND...

2023-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH HAND-SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT REAR MIDDLE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL A...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-09-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-09-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND/GARBAGE AREA AROUND OLD GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING : RAT DROPPINGS, GREASE CONTAINER THAT IS LEAKING , AND GREASE FROM SURROUNDING AREA. INS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG FLOOR DRAINS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

38- 5 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACITIVITY. 55- WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING...

2022-09-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALKIN COOLER, WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS, UNDERSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BACKSIDE OF MENU BOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND/GARBAGE AREA AROUND OLD GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOUL ODOR AS WELL WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF APPX.30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND GRE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT BULB OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563307 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA,DINING AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING AND APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES...

2022-09-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR STORAGE BIN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BIN WHEN NOT CONTAINED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBESERVED NORTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP HAS A GAP AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING AND APPROXIMATELY 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES, WALLS, INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN , UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHWASH...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALKIN COOLER, WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS, UNDERSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BACKSIDE OF MENU BOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT BULB OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2522955 7-20-21 #55-: 6-201-11 WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FL...

2021-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O): UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: SMALL REACH IN COOLER (BEHIND CASHIER LINE0 CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING, CAUING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED AT CAULKING AROUND BASE OF CHICKEN PREP SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201-11 WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2021-07-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROOVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LIVE LARGE FLIES (OVER 5) NOTED IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

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

SMALL REACH IN COOLER (BEHIND CASHIER LINE0 CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING, CAUING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AN...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2020-11-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

2020-11-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZNG TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND ALL SINK FAUCET HANDLES WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

2020-07-17 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE PREP SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN

100
Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
68
Little Island Neveria Jalisco
52
Carnitas Y Tacos LA Int'L
48
El Asador Express

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