Chicago
29
BEAT

Popeye'S #864

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Mixed record — 5 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-07
Pass Rate
31%
5 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-07
Failed 5 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 65 inspections
Other issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 65×
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Other critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 11×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAIN...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CE...

2024-04-18 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND ...

2024-04-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CE...

2024-03-22 Fail Complaint
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579098 ON 7-26-23:55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER, WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND H...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED

2023-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 15
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (49.0F) AND BUTTERMILK MIXTURE (48.9F) STORED IN HOLDING UNIT WITH A POOL OF WATER LOCATED IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPRO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER, REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER, WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2023-06-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2023-06-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 15
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TAN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577064 6/9/23 NOT CORRECTED.LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED TO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASES,WALLS,CEILINGS AND APPX.60 OR MORE OF...

2023-06-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,ETC).PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AT REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND PLACED BUNS INTO OVEN TO TOAST REMOVED BUN ADDED MAYO AND PICKLES WITHOUT WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND DISPOSE OF FOOD....

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASES,WALLS,BOXES,NAPKINS,CEILINGS AND SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF LIVE BLACK LARVAE (WORM LIKE)WIGGLING INSIDE OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL W...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2022-08-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INOPERABLE /BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2-3 LIVE ROACHES AROUND STEAM TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, 5-10 FLYING INSECTS AND 5-10 ANTS AREA IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITI...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON HAIR NETS DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRTY ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL VERTICAL AND HOR...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2550089 DATED 2/22/2022.OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT A...

2022-02-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2022-02-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

�OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PAPER TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, STANDING WATER IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE AND BACK DOOR, SAUCE SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR, CEILING OVER BATTER/FRY STATION IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACIL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2021-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE STAFF MEMBERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING AND SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS VIA DRIVE THROUGH AND LOBBY AREA. MASK WERE ON THE CHIN OR HANGING BELOW THE CHIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY MUST COMPLY WITH ST...

2021-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN ...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2020-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG LOWER BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG LOWER BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

100
Kentucky Fried Chicken 521042
100
Phil'S Kastle
55
American Accord Food Corp
50
Jamaica Jerk Choice
42
El Progreso

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