UNCLE JOE'S JERK CHICKEN & FISH.

Chicago Health Dept

10210 S VINCENNES AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2021.

Last inspected Oct 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

127

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH 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 WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN 181.4F, OXTAILS 135.4F) 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 Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(OXTAILS 153.8F, RICE 149.9F) 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 Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. STILL NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FROM 3-11-21, 48 HOURS GIVEN ON 3-11-21. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR HAND WASHING SINK, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER AREA, ETC . OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366406 ON 3-26-20:58-INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MAR 11

2021

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 47.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONN NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366406 ON 3-26-20:58-INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MAR 26

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHIE CUTTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

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MAR 24

2020

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHIE CUUTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #54 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 3-11-2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER BY REINSPECTION . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MAR 11

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED, ( CHICKEN,RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

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

REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHIE CUUTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR,( BENT, NOT ABLE TO COVER AND CLOSE ON RIGHT SIDE AND THE MIDDLE LIDS PUSHED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS TO FIT/ COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS AND PACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP, ON SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 8

2019

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS AND PACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING UNIT IN WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

MAR 16

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VERY SOILED STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER.MUST REPAIR,( RE-PAINT) GRREN SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP,( YELLOW) WALL AREAS AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT IF NEEDED.

JUN 30

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN ALL AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS(SPILLS, DIRT, GRIME, DEBRIS). CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 29

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.

AUG 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PIT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

AUG 11

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501855 DATED 11/14/2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND WOOD BASE UNDER MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,BLACK DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR/PAINT. 33-LEGS ON WOOD TABLE USED FOR STORAGE MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN. 35-WALLS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREA,IE BLACK DEBRIS UPPER AND LOWER WALLS,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS ON WALK IN COOLER ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD. OPENING IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST SEAL,CLEAN/MAINTAIN. 38-NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PIT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALL BY THE MOP SINK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS PER CITY CODE. OBSERVED A YOUNG MALE CHILD COMING IN/OUT OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND WOOD BASE UNDER MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,BLACK DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR/PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

LEGS ON WOOD TABLE USED FOR STORAGE MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREA,IE BLACK DEBRIS UPPER AND LOWER WALLS,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS ON WALK IN COOLER ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD. OPENING IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST SEAL,CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL

MAR 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA,(DUSTY/DEBRIS),NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,RICE/BEANS,GRAVY,OXTAIL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA,(DUSTY/DEBRIS),NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDLES HARD TO OPEN ON FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD.MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.

APR 29

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF (CHEMICALS).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR/ FRONT DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUSTY FRONT VENTILATION VENT.

MAY 14

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUST FROM FROM STORAGE SHELVES, REAR BOTTOM STORAGE AREA, FROM REPORT 1214685 5/7/12.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CONTINUE TO CLEAN STOVE TOP, DUSTY GAS LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE, AND CABBAGE STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK REAR STORAGE AREA REPORT 1214685 5/7/12.

Minor Sanitation

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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND OVEN AND PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA FROM REPORT 1214685 DATED 5/7/12.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FROM REPORT 1214685 DATE 5/7/12.

MAY 7

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 35 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN CABBAGE STORAGE SHELVE IN PREP AREA.CLEAN STOVE TOP.REMOVE DUST FROM GAS LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP. SINK REAR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AROVND OVEN AND PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REAR COOKING AREA.

AUG 16

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 20

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.

FEB 4

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT 73.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN HALVES STORED ON PREP TABLE AT 85.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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