Chicago
18
BEAT

St. Bess Jerk

5729 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646 · Forest Glen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 15 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
15
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-09-27
Pass Rate
27%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 20 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Documentation & Training critical 20×
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Other serious 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2023-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTI...

2023-09-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISE...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTI...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.

2022-09-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED. MOP SINK MUST BE REINSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OL...

2022-09-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK HANDING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON THEN OBSERVED COOK TAKING GLOVES OFF TO HANDLE MONEY AS CASHIER. COOK THEN RETURNED TO PUT GLOVES ON AND HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WALK UP CARRY OUT WINDOWS WITHOUT SCREENS. WINDOWS WERE OPEN AND USED FOR VENTILATION EVEN WITHOUT ANY WALK UP CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW ADJACENT TO COOKING AREA OR CLOSE WINDOW WHEN NOT IN USE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES, 4 LARGE FLIES, AND 1 BEE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CROSS CONNECTION OF A HOSE ATTACHED TO A MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND NO AIR GAP. HOSE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NON WORKING 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. SINK MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FAUCET RESTORED OR REMOVE SINK FROM PREMISES.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKED UP IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SITE. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF O...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 5/11/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING # 47 OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE S...

2022-05-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

2022-04-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEGE. 2-102.14

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GAS STATION ACROSS STREET TO OBTAIN A BOTTLE OF BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $100 AT 101F IMPROPERLY HOT HELD WITHIN WOOD BURNING OVEN. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR 2022. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOG BOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

minor Other

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

STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACCROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . DEGREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION GREASE AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CELAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2021-10-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.111 NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

2021-09-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND EMPLOYEES COOKING IN CHARCOAL SMOKER/GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE COOKING AND MUST REMOVE THE SAID SMOKER/GRILL OFF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

INTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

2021-07-28 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2021-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
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minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE O...

2021-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE O...

2021-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED OXTAIL FOUND AT 62.1F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 110.1F AND COOKED JERK CHICKEN FOUND ON COUNTER AT 67.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPE...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTICLE TO PREVENT ANY INSECTS OR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORI...

2020-12-24 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2020-12-17 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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CRITICAL 21
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER FOR (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER 41F OR COLDER AND 0F FOR FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT,COPY OF I.D.P.H LICENSE, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND INTERIORS BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

critical Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES.(HOT WATER TANK HEATER IS TURNED OFF) AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED BROKEN COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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Ing'S China King
100
Caspian Cafe
73
Subway
72
Edgebrook Coffee Shop
48
Edens Fast Food

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