SEP 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 79/100
8655 S JEFFERY BLVD · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2025 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR IN OUTER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 82025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CELEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAR 222024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS AND LIDS) STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH TWO TRAYS OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: ROAST BEEF 52.8F, CHICKEN STRIPS 55.7F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 55.4F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 53.7F, STEAK 47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.8. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNITL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED TOMATO AT 44.8F AND 2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 45.9F-48.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 6LBS. $7.50.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SHAKERS(PEPPER,OREGANO,ETC) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVES AT REGISTER AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LEAKING HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP & STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INOPERABLE HAND DRYER IS TOILET ROOM LABELED AS NO PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND USED BY STAFF. DURING INSPECTION, MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SECOND TOILET ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOILET BOWL. MANAGER STATED TOILET ROOM IS NOT IN USE, HOWEVER OBSERVED TOILETRIES (MOUTHWASH,GROOMING TOOLS, ETC.) STORED ON SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JAN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
WE OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 2-LBS OF CHILI AT 118.0F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 118.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER.OWNER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $25.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 10, BOTTLED MILKS( APPROX 3-LBS) AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUD 7-38-005 CONSOLIATED VIOLATION
OCT 102019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREAS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 22
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
OCT 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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