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2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Chicago Health Dept
1521 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE FRYERS) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #2591705 DATED 3/27/24. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #57-OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. #58-OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THEM WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES PUT ON HATS DURING INSPECTION
OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO LABELED AS "RESTROOM FOR FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY" WITH NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO LABELED AS "RESTROOM FOR FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY" WITH NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED COOKED BREAD AND BLANCH FRIES ON BAKERS RACK NOT COVER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FOUND NO PROOF OFFOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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