SONIC DRIVE IN.
1022 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, HOT DOGS, FRIES, SHAKES,ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A TRASHCAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF UNISEX RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BOTTLE CAPS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHEVLING AND SODA MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD (UNREADABLE) STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIESD WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, CRUMBS ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SOFT SERVE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP, UNDER AND BEHIND CARBON TANK AND OIL RECYCLING TANK IN REAR AREA BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA WITH DRY FOOD SPILLAGE.
AUG 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/16/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2522815 NOT CORRECTED: #47-CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT. #49-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. #55- FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS AT FRONT SERVING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, KEEP FLOOR DRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
4-204.18 CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER CONDIMENTS UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE
4-501.12 WHITE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
6-201.12 FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS AT FRONT SERVING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, KEEP FLOOR DRY
8-304.11(A) COS OUT PF 04/18/2019 PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-8-2021, REPORT# 2522487 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN THE DINING ROOM BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WAS REPORT FROM 3-4-2020(TO BE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
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JUL 82021FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN WITH MINERAL BUILD UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER CONDIMENTS UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE
WHITE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE, FOOD, AND FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED BIRDS INSIDE THE OPENED RECEPTACLE, FLIES ON SPILLED FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.
FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS AT FRONT SERVING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, KEEP FLOOR DRY
FEB 202020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
DEC 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AND POST CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER. HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU WAS AT TEMPERATURE OF 40.4F, HAND SINK BY OFFICE AREA AT 41.3F, HAND SINK BY MAIN DISH WASHING AREA AT 40.3F AND HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AT 42.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CAME ON SITE AND RESET WATER HEATER.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHEESES (50.1F/48.4F), TOMATOES 50.2F, HOT DOGS 45.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD CART, BROOMS AND CARDBOARD BOX INFRONT OF HAND HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE ALL THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF; NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ICE CREAM MACHINE SPLASHED WITH MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS AND COUNTER WITH ICE CREAM CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS USED TO HOLD FOOD INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED, BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL.
FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2098357 ON 10-5-17 NOT CORRECTED #29-OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF DOORS. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL ALL RUST IS REMOVED, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: CHICKEN STRIPS AT 171.1F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS USED TO HOLD FOOD INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED, BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL.
FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK NOTED NOT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. DISCUSSED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PROPER USE OF GLOVES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOAP UNABLE TO DISPENSE FROM THE CARRY-OUT SIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN WALLS OBSERVED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHILI AT 158.4F AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-13-17 #1966343 NOT CORRECTED. #32-OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF DOORS. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS USED TO HOLD FOOD INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED, BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING DOOR DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, BEHIND THE C02 TANK AND THE GREASE TANK. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF DOORS. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTEIROR OF ICE MACHINE.
OCT 62016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE AREA WHERE ICE IS STORED. ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED. INCREASE ICE MACHINE CLEANING AS NEEDED. SRERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
BSERVED NO GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO DOOR LEADING TO SERVICE AREA ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF DOORS. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTEIROR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE SYRUP STATION FOR THE SODA DISPENSERS, APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ABOVE THE HOT DOG AND BURGER CONDIMENT AREA IN THE REAR PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PUDDLE OF SYRUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SYRUP DISPENERS, DETAIL CLEAN & SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNDER ALL THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT, AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAINS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HEIGHTEN THE SPLASH GUARD ON THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONION RING MACHINE, RELOCATE ONION RING MACHINE, OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ONION RING MACHINE. THE SPLASH GUARD IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE MACHINE DURING STORAGE.
MUST REMOVE ICE CREAM BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ICE CREAM REACH-IN COOLER, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, DETAIL CLEAN THE HAND SINK AND FAUCET HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
DEATIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LARGE PUDDLE OF SYRUP UNDER THE SYRUP DISPENSERS, UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, ONION RING MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILLING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDE AT WATER LINE OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS: COFFEE MACHINE,TEA MACHINE,ICE MACHINE ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE WRITING DOCUMENTATIONS OF EACH UNIT IF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS BUILD-IN.
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