UNCLE JOES JERK CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

205 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

10 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jan 2022.

Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

119

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, RICE) BEING HANDLED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS OR HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHICKEN) ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WORN BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN 183.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510517 ON 5-28-21:57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 18

2021

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(RICE 135.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510517 ON 5-28-21:37OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. 49-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.53-OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.55-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK SECURELY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 28

2021

PASS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AAND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 8

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: WHIPPING CREAM 50.1F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 52.3F, BROWN STEW 52.8F,CURRY GOAT 54.1F,CURRY CHICKEN 55.2F,YAMS 60F, PASTA 60.1F, ALFREDO SAUCE 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 80LBS AND $800. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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MAR 30

2021

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER:CURRY CHICKEN 50.3F, ALFREDO SAUCE 51.5F, WHIPPING CREAM 51.9F, CURRY GOAT 52.7F, COOKED PASTA 53.9F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 57.3F, SOUR CREAM 57.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APRROXIMATELY 200LBS AND $1300 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE & BEANS,CABBAGE,CHICKEN,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:40 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN DISHES PROPERLY AND NOT INSIDE AND ON TOP OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM POTATOE PEELER,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21

2020

FAIL 20 violations 9 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)

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 APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND NEXT TO BAIT BOX ON FLOOR AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL CLEAN DISHES PROPERLY AND NOT INSIDE AND ON TOP OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM POTATOE PEELER,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE IS SPINNING AROUND/STRIPPED WHEN TURNING ON FAUCET HANDLE.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF.

OCT 10

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF.

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