SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHRIMPS FISH AND CHICKEN/TONY'S PHILLY STEAK.

BEAT. 35/100

8151-8153 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGER OR SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIDS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2605773 ON 10-31-24:40 EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.57- FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 31
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -CEILING TILES WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND CEILING TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.

DEC 19
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE RAW FISH AND CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO PUT WAX PAPER IN A FULL PAN FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN/FISH). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ESPECIALLY BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (WAX PAPER) WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE MUST NOT BE OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.

MAR 21
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 17
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572381 03/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 10
2023
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD (FISH) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND THREE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE YELLOW FLOUR STORAGE BIN STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.THE THREE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BLACK, NON-SLIP MATS WHICH WERE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE WHITE SHELVING UNIT WHERE A BULK OF CAN SODA IS STORED, AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ SLUSHY AREA. THE CONTAMINATED FLOUR WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521985, DATE: 08/27/2021, , NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49-REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 27
2021
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2021
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT TWO EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 8
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE SIDES; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. ALSO FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED AND RECEIPT FOR SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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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