POPEYE'S#835.

Chicago Health Dept

3457 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

30 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
VIOLATIONS
164
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21
2026
PASS 4 violations
Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM BOTTOM SEAMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHNG AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

MAY 14
2026
FAIL 8 violations 3 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. 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 HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHNG AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Facility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2622116 ON 8-12-25:51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3 COMP SINK CHEMIECAL HOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.53- OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

AUG 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON THE SHELVING. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3 COMP SINK CHEMIECAL HOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE CEILING AIR VENTS IN THE DINING AREA AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOKING, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2608299 DATE 12/3/24. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

DEC 3
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 22
2024
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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AUG 6
2024
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 2
2024
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 22 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND ICE MACHINE, ON ROLLING CARTS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FRYERS (WHEELS) THROUGHOUT THE CHICKEN PREP AREA, AND THE COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Critical Other
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION S (3 COMPARTMENTS, WASHBOWL, 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 63-72F. NOTED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS, FLOORS DRAIN WITH BUILD UP OF ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2024
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 23
2024
FAIL 10 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.13 OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCETE, STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, NO AIR GAP OR VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON CHICKEN PREP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE EXTERIOR SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/FRYING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN FACILITY FRONT AND PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND INCREASE TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN OFFICE.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589438 2/9/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, STAINS, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. -OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 16
2024
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, SHRIMP, RICE/BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

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

4-201.11 OBSEVRED FRYERS IN DISREPAIR CAUSING GREASE TO POOL ONTO FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. NOTED 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP WITH LEAKY PIPES AND CAUSING WATER TO POOL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/FRYING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589438 2/9/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, STAINS, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. -OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 9
2024
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, SHRIMP, RICE/BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSEVRED FRYERS IN DISREPAIR CAUSING GREASE TO POOL ONTO FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP WITH LEAKY PIPES AND CAUSING WATER TO POOL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/FRYING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581410 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2023. NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, STAINS, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. -OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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

OBSERVED MICROWEAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTFICATE ON SITE.

JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED MISSING NECESSARY ITEMS FROM VOMIT CLEANUP KIT DURING INSPECTION (ABSORBENT POWDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE CLEANUP KIT FOR VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING AND MISSING PAINT(RED), IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTFICATE ON SITE.

JAN 26
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 10
2023
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, COLE SLAW). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON WALK IN FREEZER MALFUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MICROWEAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, CO2 CONTAINER AND ANYWHERE ELSE NEEDED IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6
2023
FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, COLE SLAW ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED HANDDRYING PROVISION DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING CLEANSER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED SEE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Documentation & Training
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON WALK IN FREEZER MALFUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATION. INSFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, COLE SLAW ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 26
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 23
2022
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, POTAOTES, GRAVY) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS FACILITY SHOULD ALWAYS OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH A STANDING WATER AND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF A DARK SUBSTANCE FLOATING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH LEGIBLE NAMES ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE IS LOCATED AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION WITH A SERVICE LOG SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL THE SHELVINGS AS WELL AS THE COUNTERS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER BADLY RUSTED AND UNCLEANABLE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED THE SODA MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND BADLY SOILED DISPENDERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE SANITIZER DISPENSER WHEN TURNED ON. THE SANITIZER RUNS INTO THE DISH WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE STAFFF TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS DOOR SHOULD BE ABLE TO CLOSE TO PREVENT STAFF FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION AFTER WASHING HANDS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING GROUT AND LOOSE TILES WITH STANDING WATER REPAIR AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING UNDER THE WIRE RACK ALONG THE WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL WITH DISH WARE STUCK BETWEEN IT ALSO OBSERVED THE TILE UNDER THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW NEEDS TO BE RESEALED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT COVERING MISSING FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY HEAVILY SOILED WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS (POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER) RUNNING DOWN WALL. OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR WHERE THE SANDWICHES ARE MADE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE LEMONADE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS THIS CAN HELP PREVENT PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING. 6-202.11 OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR WALK IN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE AREA. 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPILANCE FROM INSPECTION #255556 DATED 5/10/2022 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VENTILATION FUNCTIONING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ISSUE CORRECTED.

AUG 19
2022
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, POTAOTES, GRAVY) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS FACILITY SHOULD ALWAYS OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALL IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS (POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER) RUNNING DOWN WALL. OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR WHERE THE SANDWICHES ARE MADE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE LEMONADE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS THIS CAN HELP PREVENT PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING. 6-202.11 OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR WALK IN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE AREA. 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPILANCE FROM INSPECTION #255556 DATED 5/10/2022 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER. 6-202.12 OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. (INSIDE TEMPERATURE READING 91 DEGREES. EMPLOYEES USING FANS TO KEEP AS COOL AS POSSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FANS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS PREPARED AND STORED FOR SERVING FROM POSSIBLE DIRT AND DUST BLOWING FROM THE FANS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 12
2022
FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, POTAOTES, GRAVY) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS FACILITY SHOULD ALWAYS OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITVITY APPROX 10-20 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE METAL RACKS USED FOR STORING DRY GOODS. OBSERVED SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK, NEAR AND UNDER SHELVING WHERE THE STEAM TABLE IS LOCATED AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PERFORMED BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 8-19-2022 WITH AND MUST PROVIDE A SERVICE LOG SHEET FROM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX A 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING ON THE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

Critical Pest Activity
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALL IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS (POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER) RUNNING DOWN WALL. OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR WHERE THE SANDWICHES ARE MADE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE LEMONADE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS THIS CAN HELP PREVENT PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DOOR BADLY DAMAGED AND COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SEE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA PROPERLY.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE AREA.

Serious Food Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPILANCE FROM INSPECTION #255556 DATED 5/10/2022 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER. 6-202.12 OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. (INSIDE TEMPERATURE READING 91 DEGREES. EMPLOYEES USING FANS TO KEEP AS COOL AS POSSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FANS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS PREPARED AND STORED FOR SERVING FROM POSSIBLE DIRT AND DUST BLOWING FROM THE FANS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 19
2022
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. FLOORS VERY SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT.

Serious Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EDGE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE DAMAGED AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MAY 26
2022
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. FLOORS VERY SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT.

Serious Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EDGE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE DAMAGED AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MAY 10
2022
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREPERATION/FRYING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATIION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHEESE, MAYO AT TEMPERATURES 75 DEGREES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPRX 5LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPRX $4.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT WHERE SANDWICHES ARE MADE HOLDING AT 77.3 DEGREES. UNIT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL CONDIMENTS (CHEESE,MAYO) UNIT TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. FLOORS VERY SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT.

Serious Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EDGE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE DAMAGED AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MAR 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA, ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREPERATION/FRYING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATIION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 11
2021
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA, ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREPERATION/FRYING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATIION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH MONEY, THEN TOUCH SERVING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO THE NEXT. MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING GLOVES WHEN TASK CHANGES.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR LOCATED IN FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND RAW CHICKEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE(50.7F) IN THE PREP AREA. TCS FOODS SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 7LBS AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME OF THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

FEB 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, RED BEANS & RICE, AND SHRIMPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT AT THE CHICKEN STATION TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAY 3
2018
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE BISCUIT OVEN AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES AROUND THE CHICKEN SEASONING TABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA.

APR 23
2018
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE FENCED IN CORRAL WITHOUT A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOXES BOXES (SOME FILLED WITH GREASE AND LITTER) STORED ON THE GROUND AT THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE BISCUIT OVEN AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES AROUND THE CHICKEN SEASONING TABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

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