THREE SONS RESTAURANT, INC..
6200 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
12 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 242025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 242024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
MAY 172024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO STORED ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
MAY 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, POTATOES, SOUP) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HOLDING HOT POTATOES WITH A WET LINEN WHILE CUTTING POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN CONTACT WITH LINENS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INVERT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND LEFTOVER FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, SLICER, PANCAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING VALVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SEP 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
IMPROPER FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED, RE USING ORIGINAL COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO DISCARD AFTER ORIGINAL CONTAINER USED AND USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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DEC 102021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LARGE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT STORED IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PASTA, COOKED TURKEY, DELI MEATS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS, HAMBURGERS AND STEAK) INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISOR AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
LOOSE DOOR GASKETS AT MILK COOLER AT WAITRESS STATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/14/19 REPORT 2293556 NOT CORRECTED: 57- MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING COOKED BACON AND COOKED PANCAKES AND PUT ON CUSTOMERS PLATE FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULA, ETC TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED STUFFED CABBAGE, COOKED TURKEY, DELI MEATS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS AND HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE PEELED BOILED POTATOES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP TRAYS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RACKS, DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR, CRACKED AND WORN AREAS EXPOSING OLD LAYER OF CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD ACCUMULATION. BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS,AND SHAKE MACHINE, STOVE TOP AND CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN DISH ROOM WET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP. AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW STEAK AND RAW CHICKEN, STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNCOVERED BOXES OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY. VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-005A.
WALLBASE BEHIND DISHMACHINE LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 32016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT THE FRONT. CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FAN UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL HANDLES AND CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE DIPPER WELL NOT MAINTAINED/MISSING CENTER WATER PIPE/STOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE 1 COMP. SINK AT DISH MACHINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUL 212014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT GRILL PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
FOUND THE CAN OPENERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP AREA STAINED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
AUG 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SIDES OF FRYERS AND FRYER CABINETS, FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 312012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DRINK DISPENSORS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OD CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOOR DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 92011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
SEP 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE.
FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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