FEB 24
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYE'S #846.
BEAT. 25/100
4431 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed
Failed 7 of 17 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
FEB 182026PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
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. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $350 WEIGHING 30LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
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 WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
JAN 142025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 72025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 #7-38-030(A) . CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. #54-OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE GROUND IN THE TRASH CORRAL AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FLY TRAP INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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SEP 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY
SEP 202023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
INPROPER THAWING OF CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)
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.
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.
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 MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. WALL BASE AT HALLWAY ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INBETWEEN BASE AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
JUL 312023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT REAR MIDDLE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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 AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 162022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN
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.
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 LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND WHERE NEEDED CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.PRIORITY 7-42-090
SEP 152022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 GREASE BUILD UP FROM GROUND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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.
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.
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 IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN , UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER STATION AND CABINET SHELVING UNIT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/8/22. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #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 FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND WHERE NEEDED CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)
SEP 82022FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR STORAGE BIN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BIN WHEN NOT CONTAINED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 DISHWASHING AREA. OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER STATION IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/8/22. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBESERVED NORTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP HAS A GAP AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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 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 MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)
JUL 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
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 GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY
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
JUL 132021FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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)
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
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 MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NOV 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
NOV 202020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE
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
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND ALL SINK FAUCET HANDLES WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
JUL 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE PREP SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
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