Popeye's Chicken

Chicago Health Dept

6321 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

13 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2022

Inspection history

MAY 23

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN SERVICE LINE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 14

2020

PASS 9 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF SODA BOTTLE CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 9

2020

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 6/30 2020 REPORT # 2382447 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #10 NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. ALSO OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION #60 FROM 8/12/2019 REPORT #2304523 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS . VIOLATION # 39 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION # 57 NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION UPGRADED TO PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 30

2020

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/12/2019 REPORT #2304523 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 39 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION # 57 NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC LID FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES (STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)IN THE REAR DISHWASING AREA, AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BISCUITS BAKING OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SPECIFICATION OF THE OVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOFED OF ALLERGEN TRAINIG CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 24

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BISCUIT BAKING OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.----LEAK FROM PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING FAUCET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 17

2018

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.6F TO 137.7. ALL DISCARDED MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069583 ON 7-7-17 #33-NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.#34- NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN DEEP FRYER AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISE...INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.#38- NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY METAL AND PLASTIC RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL SINKS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPING, PEELING AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

SEVERAL BURNED OUT HEAT LAMP BULBS INSIDE THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 7

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DEEP FRYER AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISE...INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NOTED INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION REPORT NOT #1977076 DATED 12/13/2016 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVE COOLER WITH BISCUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR COOKING AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE MOB SINK....MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKS AND BROKEN TILES ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE MACHINE USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN. MUST REMOVE MACHINE AND STORE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1933205 DATED 6/21/16 :#32 OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER, ON CONDENSER, AND ON FLOOR. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. # 34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. #45 MUST HAVE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT SHEILDED. OBSERVVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHEILDS.

JUN 21

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER, ON CONDENSER, AND ON FLOOR. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED REACH IN 2 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS, OBSERVED TOP OF OVEN UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THERE IS ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SUPPLY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 2

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Front counter had exposed raw wood, broken wallboard, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen area by prep table and ice machine area, need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged, missing cove molding in rear kitchen areas, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must provide exposed hand sink in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, per city of Chicago code.

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