POPEYE'S CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

27 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

137

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THE REAR REACH IN THE FREEZER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.4F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE THE TCS FOODS (ITEMS WERE 40.2-41.4F) AND RELOCATE ITEMS TO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND FIXED TO WHERE IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT FREEZING TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD/IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND/OR HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND AT BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

OCT 22

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 15

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.15(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER; OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 120F-122F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED THE COOKED CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT, WITH COOKED CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE UNIT, ONLY MAINTAINING 96F-126F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 135F AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FEMALE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER SHUT OFF DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LEAVE THE HOT WATER TURNED ON FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AFTER USE OF THE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER TURNED THE HOT WATER ON AT THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

SEP 25

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MISSING LIDS ON FLOUR CONTAINERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DRAWER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND .

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 15

2023

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SOUTH REAR HAND WASHING SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHIUNG SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG DESK IN OFFICE AREA, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR WATER HEATER, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSIDE LIGHT FIXTURE BOX AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MISSING LIDS ON FLOUR CONTAINERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DRAWER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. 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 FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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NOV 18

2022

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ON ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS WITH CRACK AND CEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CEVICES. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

NOV 10

2022

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COLESLAW RANGING FROM 59F-61F IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID UNIT MAINTAINS AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS IN THE REAR, AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER AND THE WALL. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES FLYING BEHIND THE SODA POP CONDENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ON ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 18

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

OCT 8

2021

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE A DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LARGE FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND SMALL FLIES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES AND CALL PC FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

SEP 10

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOORS WITH MISSING CEILING TILES, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SEP 3

2020

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS, ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUNG. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOORS WITH MISSING CEILING TILES, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

OCT 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTORIOUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/OR REPLACE.

JUL 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND PROVIDE CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AS NECESSARY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 5

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CABINET, IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND NEXT TO THE FREEZER UNIT, IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AS NECESSARY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE UNUSED PREP COOLER FROM THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 28

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR IN CORNER AND ALONG WALL BEHIND LARGE 50LB BAGS OF SALT IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2116803 DATED 12/7/2017,(#38) MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA. STILL NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND UNDER-AROUND-HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/SEAL CRACK AT CEILING AT REAR ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND ANY OTHER CRACKS WHERE NECESSARY.

DEC 18

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

DEC 14

2017

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2116803 12/7/17 NOT CORRECTED #19-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS ON ALL 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION CORRECTED

DEC 7

2017

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,FLOOR DRAINS AND FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP BUCKETS.ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICE UNDER HAND SINK NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS ON ALL 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MAR 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 13

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMP. SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 14

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL SALT BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE SPILLED SUGAR ALONG BASE OF SUGAR CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR UTILITY SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC)

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 27

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 14

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 ON THE PREMISES. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS BENEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA AND ON STEPS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,REMOVE DEAD MOUSE INSIDE THE GLUE BOARD BAIT BOX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1490247 DATED: 07/01/2014. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTY NOTED VIOLATION BY 10/21/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND UNDER-AROUND-HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND DOOR HANDLE ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 1

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER/HOUSING ATTACHED NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WORN OUT BLACKENED CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGH BULBS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT BASE OF TOP FAUCET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WIPE DOWN PREP TABLES AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE, CLEAN FRYERS (BOTTOMS/EXTERIORS).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AR0UND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLBASE IN POOR REPAIR OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK FR0M TWO COMP SINK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK OF FIRST COMPARTMENT.

MAY 13

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WIPE DOWN PREP TABLES AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE, CLEAN FRYERS (BOTTOMS/EXTERIORS).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AR0UND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLBASE IN POOR REPAIR OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK FR0M TWO COMP SINK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK OF FIRST COMPARTMENT.

JUL 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE CORRODED AND THE ICE DISPENSER IS DIRTY. REPAIR,CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FRYERS AND FRONT PREP TABLE ARE GREASY, CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL. THE FRONT DRAWER COOLER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND GROUT WORK ARE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA, THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY, LIGHT COLORED AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA, THE WALL BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AROUND THE MOPSINK IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE STAINED WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY, LIGHT COLORED AND EASY TO MAINTAIN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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