POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

50 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

26 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2021.

Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,FRONT COUNTER SMALL PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANEL AND MISSING LEG ON SHELVING UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2523784 8/9/21 NOT CORRECTED#38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES APPX. 75 OR MORE IN SUCH AREAS SUCH AS IN REAR STORAGE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,AT FRONT REGISTERS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SAFE IN OFFICE AREA,DINING AREA ON BENCH,INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF BOX.DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED AND AREAS ARE BEING SANITIZED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.PEST CONTROL HAS SERVICED PREMISES ON 8/9,8/11 & 8/13.CONTINUE TO HAVE SERVICE UNTIL ELIMINATED AND MONITOR AREAS.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

AUG 9

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NOR MIDDLE PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES APPX. 150 OR MORE IN SUCH AREAS AS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT HOLDING CABINET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BASES AND ON TOP OF A BOX ON FLOOR,AT FRONT REGISTERS,ON SHELVING UNITS AT OFFICE AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AT SINKS AND TOILETS,DINING AREA ON BENCHS AND LEDGES OF SEATS AND ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME,INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA.ALSO APPX. 5-8 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,FRONT COUNTER SMALL PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANEL AND MISSING LEG ON SHELVING UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

FEB 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, ETC IS HELD AND BOXED. ALSO FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS FRIED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND ALL RACKS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Violation Codes: 5-501.113(A) Inspector Comments: FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND VENTS OVER FRYER FILLED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AN MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2473208 1/27/2021 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CASHIER/SODA DISPENSER STATION ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS , UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA,OFFICE AREA,REAR GARAGE. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES ARE NOW AND HAVE REMOVED ACTIVITY AND CLEANING AFFECTED AREAS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JAN 27

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, ETC IS HELD AND BOXED. ALSO FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS FRIED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER CASHIER/SODA DISPENSER STATION ALONG ENTIRE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS (60) FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPING UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL RACKS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND VENTS OVER FRYER FILLED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AN MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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DEC 6

2019

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 16

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, THE CHICKEN PREP SINK, AND STEAMER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN 105 DEGREE F) IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $30 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING CART IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WALL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR OVENS, NON-WORKING FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK IN FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED REPORT DATED 01/08/2019, INSPECTION #2244186 # 58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FEB 22

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

SEP 16

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM.

SEP 8

2016

FAIL 4 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 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 5 BIG FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS, BOXES AND UTENSILS. FOUND 1 LARGE FLY, 7 SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 5 IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734758 DATED 03/24/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN ALL. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE KNIFE RACK, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND THE DINING TABLES IN THE DINING AREA. 34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 38-FIX THE LOOSE LEVER UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. 41-INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM.

MAR 24

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE KNIFE RACK, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND THE DINING TABLES IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND FIX THE LOOSE LEVER UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYER. REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 23

2015

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 84.2F AND GREEN BEANS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. 17 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE HANDWASHING SINK, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, DOOR HANDLES TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYER. REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 21

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYER. REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

OCT 3

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE REAR AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND WATER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 4

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

(1) BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR NOT LABEL,MUST LABEL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

DEC 27

2012

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 4

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 29

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 12

2012

FAIL 4 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

THERE ARE OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND GARAGE AREA AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. THE GARAGE DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP AT THE NORTH END, REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS RODENT PROOF. THE FRONT COUNTER HAS A 1" GAP AT THE SOUTH END AND THE COOKING ISLAND NORTH END HAS A GAP AT THE BASEBOARD. SEAL UP ALL HARBORAGE POINTS. TWO ANDERSON PEST CONTROL PERSONNEL ARE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME ABATING ABOVE ISSUES.

Serious Other

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

NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES, OBTAIN ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION AND POST THEM IN PUBLIC VIEW.

Serious Sanitation

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

PER REPORT # 585278 DATED JUNE 8, 2011 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION STILL EXISTS; REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE NEEDED. THE KITCHEN FLOOR IS DIRTY THROUGHOUT, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

JUN 8

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; BISCUIT OVEN, THREE COMP SINK, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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. REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE NEEDED.

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