TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN.
553 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 16 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 222025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE CRAWLING INSECT ACTIVITIES-APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE 6-BURNER STOVE UNIT...REAR DISHWASHING COMPARTMENT AREA, INSIDE ALUMINUM PANS, ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT THE SHELVING UNIT OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT UNIT. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLING UNITS AND ALONG THE GREEN WALL TRIMMINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF PEST SERVICE UPON REQUESTED RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
OBSERVED GRIME IN THE STOVE, WALK-IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ON SHELVING, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AREA, COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
DEC 172025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 200 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION : IN FRONT WINDOWSILL OF WINDOW LOCATED FRONT OF PREMISE, UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, IN CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT, ALONGSIDE COOLING UNITS UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER SAFE, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS , IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF BOTH THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP NOF BOX CONTAINING PLAINTAINS, IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.
DEC 92025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. NO VALID PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OIL DRIPPING FROM HOOD SYSTEM IN CORNER AREA. OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND VENTS AS REQUIRED.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.
JUN 122025PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JUN 52025FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED CABBAGE (59.4F-57.9F), COOKED PASTA (57.9F), COOKED SPAGHETTI (57.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $80 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, ON TABLE NEAR REGISTER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, BOXES OF SEASONING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, OFFICE AND FURNACE ROOMS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND TOP COVER IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 42024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP, 60 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. ALSO, 10 LARGE FLIES IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND SIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA, ELIMINATE FLIES AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 112024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER/FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 92023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED 2 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON THE METAL PANS ON THE SHELVING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE BLACK DECKER MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF THE BUCKET OF BENR PREMIUM PLUS CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ONE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GREEN LEDGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 242023FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2-4 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE/ FOOD HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 350+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA, ON THE LEDGE OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF THE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE HOLDING UNIT WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND 5-10 BIG FLIES AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMLATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE BEHIND THE FACILITY WITH GARBAGE BAGS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOUSURE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED WALLS IN THE CHARCOAL STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE WALL IS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE IT HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM AND THE EOTHER HOLE IS BEHIND THE STORAGE OF THE CHARCOAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 92021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
JUN 22021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CASH DRAWER COUNTER AND BEHIND HOT HOLD UNIT. OBSERVED ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO HAVE SERVICE BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION DATE OF JUNE 9TH 2021. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A)
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQIPMENT, STOVES ,FRYERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEAN OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND SURFACE AREA AROUND IT.
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OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →