RED LOBSTER #0277.
5201 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP AND WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 162024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 82024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF BENCH SEAT LOCATED IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA, AS WELL AS INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(FISH, SEAFOOD, ROASTED POTATOES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 52024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (RANGE OF 66F-70F) AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
4-601.11(C): BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6-201.11: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
JAN 52023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS, 60F-66F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (100F-120F). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).
INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 182022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2 LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENT HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SEAFOOD, RICE, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING VENTS, MOTORS, RUBBER GASKETS OF DOOR), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD ACCUMULATION. FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE
JUN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SEAFOOD, RICE, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 138F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-025
RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING VENTS, MOTORS, RUBBER GASKETS OF DOOR), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD ACCUMULATION. FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEAN AND DRY
FEB 12019PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed water flow time inadequate at washbowl sinks in restrooms. Must adjust timers to provide minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at all metered faucets for proper handwashing. Must maintain same.
Observed 1-2 gap on bottom left corn of rear exterior door. Must repair. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on equipment on the cooking line. Instructed aluminum foil not permitted as a liner. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
Observed excessive accumulation of dirt/grease on equipment in front section of the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this equipment. Must maintain same.
Observed standing water in several areas of kitchen near dish area, front coolers, and in the rear by chemical room. Instructed must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
JUL 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN DISH AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CABINETS IN THE WAIT STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR ICECREAM FREEZER.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.
MAY 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
MAY 32016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE STATION, BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/3/15 WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
SEP 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LID. REPLACE SAME. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND TOP BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM WAIT/SERVICE LINE IN PREP AREA. DOOR HANDLER OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING ON DOOR. REPAIR SAME.
FLOOR NOT DRY, STANDING WATER AREA NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY, FREE OF WATER. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WAIT STATION AT LEFT OF BAR NOT MAINTED, EXCESSIVE RUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AT FRONT WAIT STATION/SERVING LINE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262014PASSED14 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF PLATE COOLER IN ALLEY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER. REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON STEEL BARS BEHIND BEHIND STOVE. ABATE PEELING CONDITION AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHENA DN IN BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT DISH SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP SPRAYER CLEAN AND SANITARY.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN DISH AREA, GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT, FLOORS UNEVEN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES AND ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED, SMOOTH , EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THIS CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMUALATION ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY. CLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY AND REPLACE MISSING GROUT AT HANDSINK. MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITION UNDER SINK AT DISH AREA. MUST ABATE ALL DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LINE IN WALK IN CEILING LEAKING. REPAIR WATER LINE AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN ALLEY OR IN SERVICE/BAR AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH MACHINES.
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