SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POPEYES CHICKEN.

EAT. 81/100

7250 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 11, 2023 · passed

16 of 24 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

OCT 31
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

SEP 29
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYERS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MAR 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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MAR 8
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 12
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

AUG 19
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 23
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 16
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 *NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND KIT TO HANDLE SUCH AN EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 *NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THE SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BLOODY LIQUID SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REGROUT FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS COMPLETED.

NOV 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 13
2017
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT EXTEND TO 1ST OR 3RD BASIN OF SINK. INSTALL FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EACH BASIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

JAN 11
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN LID ON FLOUR BIN IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OVENS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT LEVEL. NEED TO RE-GROUT ALL SECTIONS WHERE WATER AND FOOD SETTLE IN BETWEEN THE TILES

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPEN AREA OF WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE'S LOCKERS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION(DIRT, DUST). MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PROTECT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE.

MAY 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/17/16 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

MAY 17
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE BISCUIT COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR PREP FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ICE TABLE PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL.

MAR 4
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 124.1F AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATUYES RANGING FROM 109.1-120F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRICITAL. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. (COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE WITH VOID). INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/8/14 REPORT 1307529 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. GROUT MISSING THROUGH OUT AROUND FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

JUL 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 140.6F CHICKEN 37.5F SERIOUS 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

OCT 16
2012
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) ON SITE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO LIVE ANTS NOTED IN REAR BY BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR LOOSE, NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE (RICE, BEANS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

MAY 3
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, ETC

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, LITTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, NEAR REAR DOOR, ETC. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

JAN 5
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE THRESHOLD UNDER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FRYERS (GREASE SPILLS) AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS). REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOORS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR OFFICE, BETWEEN LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND IN ALL AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, LITTER, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.

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