Chicago
29
BEAT

The Budlong Hot Chicken

4619 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
5 passed
Last Inspected
2023-01-25
Pass Rate
33%
5 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-01-25)
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2021, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 29 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 29×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Other minor 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety serious
2023-01-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-01-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WATER PRESSURE TOO LOW TO ALLOW ACCESS TO ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION IS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2022-09-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

2021-10-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

2021-09-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS. THE CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE AFFECTED AREA.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK WHILE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES 7-28-060. CITATION ISS...

2020-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE ...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

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

HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2020-05-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CI...

serious Facility Condition

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER COMMON NAME MARKING.MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

serious Employee Hygiene

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

HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2019-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 23
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THAT NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED .MISSING HAND SOAP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION IS...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST COVER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OVER FOOD STORAGE,PREPARATION AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OBSERVED TO BE BUILD FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD.MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD, PAINTED EASY CLEANABLE WOOD OR OTHER APPROVED EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS

serious Employee Hygiene

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

HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH PROPER INSTALLATION OF DRAIN THAT WILL NOT GO ABOVE FLOOR IN FLOOR DRAIN ON NEW INSTALLED SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR SHIELDED LIGHTS FOR BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS .

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.102- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS)TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, POTATO SALAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON CE...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTE FOR THE OTHER 2 EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food manager on site while preparing potentially hazardous foods such as chicken, macaroni and cheese, grits, waffle. And no city of Chicago certificate of sanitation posted on site. serious violation 7-38-012.

serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

No paper towel in one of the washroom. (Establishment has been operating since 11:00am.) Serious violation 7-38-030. Manager provided paper towel inside one of the washroom during inspection.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Must clean and sanitize the following: inside the prep cooler with food debris; plastic panel of the ice maker; lower compartment of the deep fryer with grease accumulated; all the wheels of the cooking equipment with heavy grease build-up and mainta...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employee must confine the hair with hairnet or hat while preparing or cooking foods.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No food handler certificate for the two food handler employee. Must provide.

2017-11-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.

2017-11-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed the rear basement exit door damaged and not insect/rodent-proofed,approximately 1 inch gap at bottom of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest-entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Instructed to remove cardboard liners from bottom of prep tables and maintain surfaces to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces. Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove dusts accumulations and grease build-up and maintain. Instructed to seal openings around pipe at the north wall of basement grease trap location and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed water leaks at drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handler with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide.

2017-03-07 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE PREP AREA/FRONT COUNTERS ALL AROUND SAID PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARDS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4"INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM/SIDES OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Chemical Safety

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY/TOXIC MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALL AROUND THE FRONT COUNTERS AND DOOR WAY TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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