Red Snapper

Chicago Health Dept

400 E 83RD ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).

13 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2026

Inspection history

SEP 3

2026

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. CFM ARRIVED AT 3:55 PM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.CATFISH 45.7F, CHICKEN WINGS 52.2F, DRUMSTICK 47.7. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $250.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. NOTED AMBIENT AIR 52 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT HANDSINK. WASTEWATER FROM HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. NOTED CLEAR WATER COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

FOUND THE PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM AND VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, REPAINT USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

JUN 9

2023

PASS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A RACK OF BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR UNFER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED BIN OF COLESLAW STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE INCLUDING THE HANDLE OF THE UNIT NOT CLEAN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE THROUGHOUT THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVERS OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS CLOSE TO THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE NOT WITH DERIS BUILD UP, GREASE BUILD UP, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLUE WALL ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR A SHELVING UNIT WITH DRY GOODS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BREADING AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD. HAIR NET PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EVERY VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACE IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS AND WALLS, NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLED GREASE ON FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS AND ON PIPING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 16

2022

FAIL 12 violations 7 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.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP/ HAND CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING CHICKEN WITH AN OPAQUE MILKY SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF LIQUID AND BROWNISH BEIGE PIECES OF AIR EXPOSED CHICKEN. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BREADING AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOG BOOK MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSING INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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NOV 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NOV 12TH 2020 SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 12

2020

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND FOOD HANDLER STRAIN BOILED EGGS IN HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 90 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 ISSUED.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PIC / CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,( COOKING CHICKEN) WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES..PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

JUL 30

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACS MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE STORAGE FOOD PAN ON STORAGE CART AT INPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES RANGINING ( 115F-119F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIOPRITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 4-LBS OF CATFISH AT 61.F, 4-LBS OF BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS AT 49F, 3-LBS OF SHRIMP AT 46.F. (PIC) REMOVED ALL FOODS AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 49F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41.F OR BELOW.-COS. PRIORITY ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DAMAGED NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NOFOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES; MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 30

2017

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.OF OR BELOW UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 3-LBS OF BEEF PIZZA PUFFS AT 68.0F, 3-LBS OF BEEF TACO MEAT AT 66.4F, 1-LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 64.0F, 5-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 63.7F, 4-LBS OF BEEF AT 73.9F, 3-LBS OF TARTAR SAUCE AT 69.3F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST OF $ 65.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED,( LITTER DEBRIS, BOTTLES AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND BUILDING. EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED,( PREPARING SANDWICHES, COOKING FISH,- 174.9F CHICKEN) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, UNDER SINKS AND IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE MOP SINK; KEEP SINK CLUTTER FREE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING CASHIERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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