SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 18/100

850 W 63RD ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed

Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
5 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD ARE NOT WEARING HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE WASH BOWLS IN THE MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

DEC 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

DEC 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM REPORT #2609012 DATED 12/12/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590377 DATED 03/01/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 12
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

INSTRUCTED PIC MUST HAVE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590377 DATED 03/01/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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MAR 1
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING A COMPARTMENT FULL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN TCS FOODS FROM FROZEN TO THAW BY MEANS OF THE MICROWAVE, USING REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F). MAINTAIN SAME.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYER WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A SPEED RACK OF BOILED FRENCH FRIES NOT COVERED WHILE STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOODS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS PUSH THE SOAP DISPENSER COVERS, IN ORDER FOR THE SOAP TO DISPENSE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SOAP DISPENSERS, SO THAT THEY ADEQUATELY DISPENSE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PLASTIC TUBES AND BOXES TO THE SODA HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BELOW THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH PILES OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE COMPARTMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BACK OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 25
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569803 DATED ON 01/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED #16- STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 17
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.0F. THE REFRIGERATOR DIDN'T HAVE ANY TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THERE WERE DIPPING SAUCES AND PICKELS STORED INSIDE. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 20
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 3
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE AT 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. 1 DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WAS MISSING A LID. ANOTHER DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE DID NOT HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2546730 INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT BY 4-20-2022. OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED AT THE DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

INSTRUCTED PIC MUST HAVE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH THE 1st FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(BROKEN TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER IN TILES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED.

MAR 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SAME AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303972 7/31/19 NOT CORRECTED #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MAR 10
2020
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS AND LOWER CABINET AT SODA AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SAME AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303972 7/31/19 NOT CORRECTED #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JUL 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER BENT AND NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, OFFICE AREA, AND THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 23
2019
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (54.8). COOLER WAS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTION BY CDPH. EQUIPMENT FOR COOLING FOOD SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER BENT AND NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed no previous inspection report summary posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Posted new inspection report summary during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

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

Observed excessive orange and pink, slimy, mold like substance on plastic part of lower interior of ice machine in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris build up on floors under CO2 tanks. Observed excessive debris build up on floor, along walls behind soda storage racks. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

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

Observed all food handlers without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints (such as hats, hair nets, etc.), and must have long hair secured when in the food prep area.

MAR 17
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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