Chicago
18
BEAT

Seashell

3944 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 10 of 24 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
24
5 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-04
Pass Rate
21%
10 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 10 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 74 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 39 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 74×
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Documentation & Training critical 39×
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Pest Activity critical 20×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 141.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625051 ON 10-8-25:57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

2025-10-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED PIC WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

2025-10-02 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PATCH AND SEAL HOLE.

serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624040 DATED: 9/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AREAS....

2025-09-18 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-39-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PATCH AND SEAL HOLE.

serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

2025-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES....

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT REAR SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HANDWASHING CLEANSER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THIGHS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55.4�F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #50 OF CHICKEN AT $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PATCH AND SEAL HOLE.

serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

2025-04-02 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SOLUTION

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON ICEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLD UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES (BBQ, BUFFALO, ETC.), INSIDE 2-DOOR 7UP COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR WITH COLD H...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED POOLED CHICKEN BLOOD AND WATER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.

2025-02-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SOLUTION.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON ICEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLD UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES (BBQ, BUFFALO, ETC.), INSIDE 2-DOOR 7UP COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR WITH COLD H...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED POOLED CHICKEN BLOOD AND WATER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.

2025-02-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT OR REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVIALALE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT @ LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SOLUTION.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON ICEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLD UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES (BBQ, BUFFALO, ETC.), INSIDE 2-DOOR 7UP COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED CHICKEN BLOOD AND WATER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.

2024-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
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, NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

"OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BOXES OF PRODUCT PLASCE ONTOP OF HANDSINK INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A GALLON HOME DEFENSE OF INSECT KILLER IN REAR PREP/ DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2024-05-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-05-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND FISH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED...

critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE MICE ON PREMISE. NOTED SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTD TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-05-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND FISH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 320 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPORPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50-55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATI...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE @ 53.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON SITE ... NOTED APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 1000 SMALL RODENTS DROPPING ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND COOLERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED WERE POOLED BLOOD AND CHICKEN PIECES ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CRUMBLING(RED) WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WHERE CHICKEN/FISH BREADING TAKES PLACE, LARGE HOLE AS WELL AS TORN WALL BASE ON WALL ACROSS FROM WHITE CHESTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS TO BE SMOO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL, BASEBOARD, AND FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS. SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL AND SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-02-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS IN THE RIGHT SIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE ALL FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED WERE POOLED BLOOD AND CHICKEN PIECES ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CRUMBLING(RED) WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WHERE CHICKEN/FISH BREADING TAKES PLACE, LARGE HOLE AS WELL AS TORN WALL BASE ON WALL ACROSS FROM WHITE CHESTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS TO BE SMO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL, BASEBOARD, AND FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS. SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL AND SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, BURGERS, ITALINA BEEF, GYROS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE... NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND ON EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT SURFACES. APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED POOLED BLOOD AND CHICKEN PIECES ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLING(RED) WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WHERE CHICKEN/FISH BREADING TAKES PLACE, LARGE HOLE AS WELL AS TORN WALL BASE ON WALL ACROSS FROM WHITE CHESTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AS REQUIRED.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2589674 ON 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS #38) OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE... NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLING THROU...

2024-02-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (GYROS, CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATO, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPER...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP, REAR PREP OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK BASIN FILLED WITH POTS, SOILED UTENSILS, SCRUBBING PADS AND SOILED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDSHINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE... NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND ON EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT SURFACES. APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED POOLED BLOOD AND CHICKEN PIECES ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLING(RED) WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WHERE CHICKEN/FISH BREADING TAKES PLACE, LARGE HOLE AS WELL AS TORN WALL BASE ON WALL ACROSS FROM WHITE CHESTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AS REQUIRED.

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critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED OR PR...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F. MANAGER VOLUNTARTILY DISCARDED 20LBS AT COST OF $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITAT...

2023-06-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED OR PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR DISH AREA HANDSINK TO BE NOT ACCESSIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION(BASIN FILLED WITH SOILED TOWELS). INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME.(TOWELS REMOVED FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ALONGSIDE MOP SINK AND WALL, NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2572374, DATED:3/10/2023 AS FOLLOWS; #55 OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL ALONGSIDE FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE...

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CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SER...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL ALONGSIDE FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO GET FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-03-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AGREEMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ALONGSIDE MOP SINK AND WALL, NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL ALONGSIDE FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO GET FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, COLD WATER , SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.. FLOUR, SEASONING, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON ALL OF 6 FRYERS LOCATED INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA, HOT HOLD UNIT STORING ITALIAN BEEF, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVERING FOR TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR AS WELL AS LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLS OF BLOOD FROM THAWED MEAT PUDDLING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER FLOORS UNDER LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, GYROS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, COLD WATER , SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.. FLOUR, SEASONING, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF THE PEST CONTROL MEASURES PREFORMED BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE REPORT ALONG WITH PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON ALL OF 6 FRYERS LOCATED INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA, HOT HOLD UNIT STORING ITALIAN BEEF, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVERING FOR TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR AS WELL AS LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLS OF BLOOD FROM THAWED MEAT PUDDLING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER FLOORS UNDER LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPIAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED THE GROUND IN BETWEEN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 I...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPIAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED THE GROUND IN BETWEEN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2018-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45.1F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 48.2F, AND SHRIMP AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL V...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE SHELVES. MUST INVERT ALL ALUMINUM FOIL PANS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST FILL IN THE GAPS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, SMOOTH THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND SEAL THE CORNER GAP IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

100
Garfield Apartments
100
Bricks Sports Bar & Grill
72
Inspiration Corporation
57
Poppa P'S Snack Shop
31
Box Lunch Cafe

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