Chicago
21
BEAT

T & K African Kitchen and Grocery Store

2955 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 6 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2024-03-07
Pass Rate
33%
4 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-03-07)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 19×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-03-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)

2023-12-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(B)OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM & IN BETWEEN PALLETS, DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES, REAR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS (100-120F) AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (110-120F). PRIORITY VIOLATION) 7-38-030(C)

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ISNTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2023-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & 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)

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF OPEN TOXIC RODENTICIDE PELLETS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-39-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER AND INGREDIENTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,DISH & FOOD SHELVING UNITS.ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,DISH WASHIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER OF KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE MISSING GLASS LID ON CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR,SINKS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT SINKS. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALLS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER,DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE DRAIN COVER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES AND DISHES FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

2022-10-19 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2022-03-14 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN WATER BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO ALL LABEL ALL CHEMICALS WHEN STORED IN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP OR MORE ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ONE STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH COMPARTMENT MUST A STOPPER FOR A TOTAL OF 3 STOPPERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST EFFECTIVELY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXTREME ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF UTILITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTER NOT A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO ACCOMODATE WASTE ACCUMULATION. PROIRITY FOUNDATION. 7-39-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING TO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PATCH/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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