SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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10325 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 7, 2025 · passed

13 of 17 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM WASHROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AND NEAR REAR DOOR

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 200LBS. SLICED TURKEY-47.1F-52.3F.100 LBS. STEAK-47.2F-48.6F.200 LBS. SLICED HAM-53.1F-54.8F.100LBS. ROAST BEEF-49.1F-52.2F.10LBS ROTESSERIE CHICKEN-48.7F-51.1F.10LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-48.9F-50.3F.10LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-51.8F-53.4F. 100LBS. PEPPERONI-49.5F-50.8F.200LBS. COLD CUT-50.9F-51.4F.4LBS. TUNA-46.4F.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.7F. 5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-48.2F-49.6F.8LBS. SPINACH-46.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.952LBS. $3,000.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF VEGETABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.5F.MEAT COLD HOLDING UNIT-46.3F.2- DOOR PREP COOLER-48.6F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:food@cityofchicago.org.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AND NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE CALORIES ON MILK MORE THAN 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER: 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT INTERIOR TEMP OF 50.1F, ALSO AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT OBSERVED 15LBS OF DELI HAM AT 48.9F,8LBS OF CHOP STEAK AT 48.9F AND 10LBS CHICKEN AT 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL COST $200. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

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JAN 6
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

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

OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND MINOR DETERIORATION INSIDE DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND COUNTERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC ORDER.

JAN 12
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UPPER, LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR OF THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 20
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE FAR RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES, AS WELL AS IN THE DRINK DISPENSER CABINET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.

SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

MAR 20
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 14
2017
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES)IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE SOME STOCK IN REAR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES

OCT 21
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MAR 30
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES IN THE STORAGE /DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FEB 4
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

GAVE MANAGER A COPY OF THE FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. EVERYONE THAT IS GOING TO WORK HERE MUST AHVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR THEY MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

JAN 15
2015
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY OF THE SINK. MUST RPOVIDE. CRITICAL.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

GAVE MANAGER A COPY OF THE FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. EVERYONE THAT IS GOING TO WORK HERE MUST AHVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR THEY MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

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