SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TROHA'S CHICKEN & SHRIMP.

YOUR CALL. 72/100

4151 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed

15 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINTERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OC COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF FRONT COLD HOLD UNIT (COLESLAW IS STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH DAMAGED WITH CRACKED AND RIPPED VINYL COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 20
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PREP TABLES, IN-PLACE MIXER INSIDE SALAD COOLING UNIT, AND FRYERS BINS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SAUCE SPLATTER ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED SUTILITY SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING

JUN 13
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF GARAGE, WAREHOUSE ATTACHED TO REAR PREP/STORAGE, ON TOP OF STAND-IN PLACE MIXER, INSIDE TWO DOOR CABINET SPACE IN PREP AREA, UNDER BREADING STATION/ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER, IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE CONNECTED TO OFFICE AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM WHERE TOXIC PRODUCTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PREP TABLES, IN-PLACE MIXER INSIDE SALAD COOLING UNIT, AND FRYERS BINS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SAUCE SPLATTER ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SUTILITY SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LID NOT TIGHT FITTED ON OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A PROPERLY ATTACHED COVERING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE EXTERIOR SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING BULB AND NO LIGHT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORAGE AREAS ATTACHED TO WAREHOUSE; MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN AREA. NOTED BRUNED-OUT BULB IN CEILING ABOVE BREADING STATION IN PREP AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP THROUGHOUT. MUST MIANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

NOV 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILAION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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OCT 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK IN FRONT PREP/COUNTER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), ALL DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS), SHELVING, TABLE BOTTOMS AND LEGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR COVERING (RIPPED, CRACKED) IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE, AND LITTER (PLASTIC, PAPER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

OCT 19
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGER MIXER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COLESLAW, CRAB SALAD, MACARONI SALAD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED 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.

APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-006.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) COLESLAW, CRABSALAD, MACARONI SALAD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED 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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND PALLETS IN WALK IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

MAY 24
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER AND BEHIND FISH REACH IN COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELVING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINE.TOILETROOM-IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND COUNTER.REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND STOVE,IN LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE.LOCKER ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER DRESSER.SODA STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND BEHIND TANKS.FURNANCE ROOM -ON TOP OF FURNANCE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND LEDGE ALONG WALL AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.STORAGE AREA-ACROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND PALLET.TOOL ROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDER DRESSER.OLD SMOKE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR GARAGE AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON PALLETS.ALSO AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE OF GARAGE DOOR,LEFT SIDE IN CENTER AND UPPER ROOF LINE OF GARAGE,FRONT DOOR SMALL HOLES LOWER PART OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2065191 6/28/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,ALL PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.#34-FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.#35-WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#36-LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELD.#38-FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING.#41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.MUST REPAIR,OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,MOPSINK BASIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER,FLOOR TILES DAMAGED IN FURNANCE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND PALLETS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

JUN 28
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSEREVD THE OVER HEAD REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP.LID AND LIP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN THE 2 DEEP FRYERS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,THE THERMOMETER OUTSIDE OF COOLER IS BROKEN ,MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER

JUL 24
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN FAR REAR AREA; REMOVE UNUSED OR ITEMS NOT NEEDED TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRYER LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRYER CABINET. INST TO REPAIR SAME OR REMOVE.

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

INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET. REPLACE SAME.

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

APR 1
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER SHELVING.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP ON THE COIL AND DIRTY FAN SHIELDS, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE COIL.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE BASEBOARDS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY BEHIND THE FRONT FISH COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

MAR 16
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FLOOR MIXER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS IN REAR GARAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. COVER/RESEAL CATCH-ALL IN REAR GARAGE AREA.

MAR 10
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL LEADING TO GARAGE AREA.MUST DEFROST UP RIGHT FREEZER.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & SHELVING UNITS,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS,GARAGE,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE LEADING INTO STORAGE ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST CLEAN FRONT WALLS & WINDOW SILLS.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALK IN COOLER & 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,BROKEN DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER & FRONT DISPLAY UNIT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FRONT COOLER.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

APR 27
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR WALK IN FREEZER PIPE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE COOLERS, FREEZER, STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT AREA, AND MOP SINK.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND WALK IN FREEZER.

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

ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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