Popeye's #846

Chicago Health Dept

4431 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

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

19 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 31

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: MISSING COVERS FOR SHREDDED LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE AND PICKLES IN TOP AREA OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF SAFE UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BEIGE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.0-63.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHEESE SLICES(55.8F), BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE(57.6-63.1F), COLE SLAW(53.7-54.9F)AND SHREDDED LETTUCE(47.0F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 10LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F. OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.3F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING COVERS FOR SHREDDED LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE AND PICKLES IN TOP AREA OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF SAFE UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BEIGE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLE FOR MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2631377 DATED 02/18/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. 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 24

2026

PASS 5 violations

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 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.

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 WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

FEB 18

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

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. 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

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 WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 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.

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 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 CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JAN 14

2025

PASS 1 violation

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.

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JAN 7

2025

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 #7-38-030(A) . CITATION ISSUED

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 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 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

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 #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

SEP 28

2023

PASS 2 violations

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 GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY

SEP 20

2023

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 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 31

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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 AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 20

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 16

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN

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 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 15

2022

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 GREASE BUILD UP FROM GROUND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 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 8

2022

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

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

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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 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 20

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

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

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

JUL 13

2021

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

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

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

NOV 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

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

NOV 20

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

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

JUL 17

2020

PASS 3 violations

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

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