Chicago
68
YOUR CALL

Young American

2545-2547 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
68/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2023-09-05
Pass Rate
40%
1 failure
Score
68/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-09-05
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation critical 12×
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2023-09-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2022-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.

2019-12-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP / BAR AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/2- DRAWER PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

2018-11-29 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.

2018-11-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14(B) MANAGEMENT MUST ENSURE THAT UNNECESSARY PERSONS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO CUSTOMER ENTRANCE INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSTALL A SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. PRIORIT...

critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINES WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR EACH TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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