SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RED SNAPPER.

BEAT. 21/100

5601 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12: OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B-D): FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

JUL 9
2025
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE FOR HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR CHICKEN. OBSERVED A CONTAINER AND A FRYING BASKET OF FRIED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT FRYING AREA, WHEN FIRST ENTERING THE PREP AREA AFTER INTRODUCTION. ONCE INSPECTION STARTED, it was found that the CHICKEN WAS RELOCATED TO the DEEP FRYER AND refrigerated to INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING 145-155.0F. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LEAVING COOKED TCS FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALSO, MUST REHEAT CHICKEN TO 165F FOR HOT HOLDING TO A TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. CHICKEN WAS REHEATED TO 165°F AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOOD. FOUND TWO PREPACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 66.1F-67.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41°F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/2024, REPORT #2608619 #10: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #36: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT-LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA. NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER, YELLOW, AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS. #37: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS (HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

DEC 13
2024
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 6
2024
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DIRTY PINK SLIME BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES/GNATS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND AT THE BACK PREP TABLE AND ON THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT POINTS OF ENTRY FOR PEST ACTIVITY/HARBORAGE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE ENTRY ON 11/15/24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 29
2021
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED, VERIFIABLE COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPERTOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE FLOUR IN STORAGE AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 GNATS AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVER LARGE MIXER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA DOUGH CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND COVER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION NOT POP CRATES, MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE PIZZA OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTTILATION. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON BOTTOMOF WALK-IN FREEZER AT HOT LINE AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS THAT PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD HAVE TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS

AUG 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2 SAUSAGE PIZZA'S AT 68.9F AND 65.8F, 1 CHEESE PIZZA AT 72.7F. WHICH WERE STORED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 72.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENTAURED 30LBS OF FOOD AT $250. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-050(A) ISSUED.

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA'S AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

JAN 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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