POPEYE'S #860.

Chicago Health Dept

346 E 95TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES

FEB 23

2026

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 22

2025

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEXERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ALONG FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

MAR 20

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND COOLER/FREEZERS SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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MAR 27

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN ONE OF THE COMPARMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING (70F) WATER, BY REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES (MANAGERS INCLUDED) TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

NOV 22

2023

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18: OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

OCT 4

2023

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2023

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.7-62.4F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. GHOST PEPPER WINGS (48.9F), CHICKEN QUARTERS (60.9F-61.3F), 3 BOXES OF CHICKEN CUT UP (46.7-47.9F), COLESLAW (48.9F), CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (62.4F), SPICY TNEDERS (48.3F), RICE (62.4F) MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41 F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 400LBS AT $1,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 50.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH IN ORDER GET TAG REMOVED.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Food Temperature

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED ON DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENTS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2022 AT 9:55PM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGNAGE SHALL NOT BE ALTERED, COVERED NOR REMOVED. FACILITY HAD ADVERTISEMENTS REMOVED AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 11/14/22 AND LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 8

2022

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 70 F. MANAGER HAD HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2566282 DATED 10-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TREAT ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES. SAID REPORT ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED 7 SMALL FLIES AND 6 ROACHES; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

OCT 31

2022

FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 2 DEAD LARGE RODENTS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INCLUDING NEAR SERVICE LINE, NEAR DISHES, AND NEAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN DRAIN CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK. FAUCET CANNOT BE TURNED OFF AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2510735 DATED 6-3-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS, REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ACQUIRE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN WALLS, AND ENSURE EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 3

2021

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. CAUSING WATER LEAK AT TIMES WHEN IT DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT AREA UNDER CASH REGISTER COUNTER, NEAR FOOD HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT IN NEED OF REPAIR AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT, CARDBOARD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

SEP 3

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND LINE(PIPE) ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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