Chicago Health Dept
1753 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026); 8 critical violations across the last 12 months.
28 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED IN THE PREP COOLERS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
5-202.12 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACH 72.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN 2 - 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 49F, AND ABOUT 1/2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 47F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
7-201.11 OBSERVED A CAN OF TOXIC HEAVY DUTY GREASE CLEANER BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE TOXIC SUBSTANCES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND ALWAYS STORE TOXIC ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CAN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED TWO - 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; THE FIRST PREP COOLER IS AT 48F AND THE SECOND ONE IS AT 54F. SAID PREP COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO IN THE REAR UNDER STEEL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION.
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED IN THE PREP COOLERS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HANDWASHING SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH A STACK OF READY TO EAT WHITE CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS, PEELING SLICES FROM THE STACK AND ADDING IT TO TORTILLA ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED COOK TO DISCARD CHEESE AND TORTILLA AND TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HAIR AND NOSE WITH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT WILL COVER ALL EXPOSED ARM PITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT AND OR REAR AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ELIMINATE ALL LONG FLOWING HAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
CUTTING BOARDS ALL IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL INGREIDENT CONTAINERS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM JULY 25, 2025 REPORT #2621291 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. **UPON TODAYS VISIT FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE FLOUR IS STORED. FOUND 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND LIVE RODENT IN THE CORNER NEAR COOK/PREP AREA AT COOK'S HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 HOUSE FLIES IN STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE FRYERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COMPONETS OF KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 440 LBS OF FISH AND CHICKEN 46.5 - 53.8 DEGREES IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR WAS OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP WALK IN COOLER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED 440 POUNDS $1000.00 TOTAL VALUE DISCARDED
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES PRIORIT FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT AND OR REAR AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ELIMINATE ALL LONG FLOWING HAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT WILL COVER ALL EXPOSED ARM PITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
CUTTING BOARDS ALL IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL INGREIDENT CONTAINERS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(47.1F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKITNG EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2606114 ON 11-7-24:51- OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKITNG EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTAINTER OF EGGS THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER IN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FRON HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES, MISSING CEILING TLES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PORTABLE OIL SEPARATOR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MACHINE AS THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.MAMAGER MOVED OIL SEPARATOR DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE DISPENSING SAUCES IN CUPS AND DISPENSING FROZEN DRINKS IN CUPS IN FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. UPDATE: FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 2/23/2022 REPORT #2550124 ALL EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED TO AVOID INSTALLATION OF A HANDSINK. AS OF TODAY, 2 FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND OPERABLE AND SAUCES ARE BEING DISPENSED INTO SMALL CONTAINERS. THE 4-DOOR COOLER IS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK ON COOKING LINE - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN SITTING IN PREP AREA AT 65.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MANAGER DISCARDED 22 CHICKEN WINGS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RAW BREADED SHRIMP IN PREP AREA AT 64.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOOD MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 PIECES OF SHRIMP DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005 CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 3-501.16(A)(1)
OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN IN REAR UNTHAWING ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF THE PROPER WAY TO UNTHAW FROZEN FOOD. FROZEN CHICKEN WAS RELOCATED TO WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYERS, ON WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. UPDATE: 4-DOOR COOLER MOVED DOWN TO FOR ACCESS TO HANDSINK ON COOKING LINE - MEASUREMENT DURING INSPECTION WAS 30 INCHES; ENTRY CLEARANCE MUST BE AT LEAST 42 INCHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C).
OBSERVED ROAST BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 200 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSIDE FRYER UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE, NEAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELVES, ON PORTABLE GREASE SEPARATOR COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYERS, ON WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS NOW REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LIDS (REPLACE) AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, REAR STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 5-205.11
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 72.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PORTABLE GREASE WASTE SEPARATOR BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MY BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK, 5LBS GROUND TURKEY, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND AND 7LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES OF 55.2F TO 62.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 25LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 52 COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 25LBS OF COOKED STEAK,CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF AND GROUND TURKEY WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER WITH CRACKED OUTER CRYSTAL AND READING AMBIENT AIR OF 200.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN OPERABLE/WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORD AND MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SEASONING, SPICES AND IN-USE SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, CAKE SLICES, TAFFY GRAPES) IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
OBSERVED OVER 200 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSIDE FRYER UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE, NEAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELVES, ON PORTABLE GREASE SEPARATOR COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED TONGS USED TO DIP CHICKEN INTO SAUCE STORED IN STAGNET DIRTY WATER. OBSERVED SCOOPS LAYING IN FLOUR WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IN-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN SURROUNDING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
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
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-012
OBSERVED OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SEVERAL AREAS, ON BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, ON TABLE UNDER SHAKE MACHINE, ON FLOOR UNDER CASH REGISTER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON ROLLING CARTS, ON PREP TABLES, ON SHELVING UNITS, ON TOP OF PAPER BAGS IN FRONT STORAGE AND POP STORAGE AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE SLICER AND ON BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS. AS WELL AS THE COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT OF THE FACLITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLETS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE ANY TIME THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. APPRX 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ON FLOOR AROUND SLUSHY MACHINES AND UNDER TABLE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER MACHINE. APPRX 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND COUNTER WHERE REIGISTER AND DOOR DASH ORDERS ARE SEEN. APPRX 30-40 DROPPINGS UNDER HOT SERVICE LINE SHELVING UNIT. APPRX 150-200 SCATTERED IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA, DRY STORAGE, TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE CONTACTING CDPH FOR RE OPENING.
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS. AS WELL AS THE COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT OF THE FACLITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MASK MANDATE AS IT REALATES TO COVID. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATE AS IT IS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS (ITALIAN BEEF 147F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST BE ON PREMISES WITH PROOF OF VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS WITHIN CABINETS BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING AT LIGHT PANELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD , ( COOKED STEAK)INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.8F MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 8-LBS OF STEAK AT COST APPROX $ 30.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
TAPE ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT USED FOR CARRY-OUT ORDERS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR DOOR.
WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MOP BUCKETS,MOP SINK AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( DUST PANS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT INSECT DREEDING.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD SPILLS,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN THE VENTS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS DUST BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,HAS ONE LID COVER MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID COVER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD SPILLS,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN THE VENTS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS DUST BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR & FRONT STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT BY NEXT INSPECTION.
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT,IE COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
OVERHEAD CEILING VENTS DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR HARD TO OPEN.MUST REPAIR.
NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN),MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(71F-92.8F) IN PANS UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.APPRO15LBS,COST $50.00
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE USED FOR DRINKS,LID/COVER IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING OFF,INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID COVER.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET.MUST REMOVE WATER,CLEAN AND POPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
EMPLOYEES,COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.ALSO MUST PROVIDE COOK WITH CLEAN APRON OVER STREET CLOTHING.
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