Church's Chicken # 577

431 N Austin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Church's Chicken # 577 39 times, with records going back to 2010. Church's Chicken # 577 was last inspected on Sep 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 20 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Church's Chicken # 577 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (APPROXIMATELY 6) ON SITE IN PREP AREA COUNTER WHERE HOT HOLD UNIT IS STORED AND UNDERNEATH FRYER IN GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590693 ON 3/8/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT AND COLE SLAW COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OR PREP TABLE, CRAWLING UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, ON BACK EXIT DOOR CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR THREHOLD, IN REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR OVEN AND ON WALLS IN AREAS WHERE HOT EATER TAKE IS PLACED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590693 ON 3/8/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT AND COLE SLAW COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR/ DRY STORAGE FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, AND SPACE NEAR WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE IN-USE PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITHOUT A VLIAD ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PPREARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, MASHED POTATO, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH BROKEN / MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON SAID FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PIECES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE LOCATED ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 104.5F -123.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH SANDWICHES, MASHED POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY ON-SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT AND COLE SLAW COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR/ DRY STORAGE FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, AND SPACE NEAR WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE IN-USE PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 11, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD HANDLER LATER WENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND WASH HANDS WITHOUT SOAP. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SUCH AS 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2023
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER ALL OF THE HOLD HOLDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Sep 1, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED WITH LIDS AND TRASH AND DEBRIS OVERFLOWING IN THE DUMPSTER CAUSING LOTS OF FLIES IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAM
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER ALL OF THE HOLD HOLDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 3, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EVERYTHING. INSTRUCTED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER ALL OF THE HOLD HOLDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LOBBY AREA AND APPROX 8-10 DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LOBBY AREA AND APPROX 8-10 DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Aug 25, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ANYTIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING THAT A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE. CAN NOT BE A PICTURE OR A PHOTO COPY. MUST BE ORIGINAL LICENSE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ANYTIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING THAT A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE. CAN NOT BE A PICTURE OR A PHOTO COPY. MUST BE ORIGINAL LICENSE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EVERYTHING. INSTRUCTED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER ALL OF THE HOLD HOLDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE AC/HEATING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EVERYTHING. INSTRUCTED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE AC/HEATING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER ALL OF THE HOLD HOLDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Dec 10, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK BAG OF FLOUR STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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May 11, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN LOCATED INN THE REAR INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Dec 20, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (BISCUIT OVEN), WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP, DISH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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67
Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE IMPROVISED PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE PROPER PIECE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Dec 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS HAVE STANDING WATER IN SPOT. MUST REGROUT FLOORS AND KEEP AS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CONDENSER PIPE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR. MUST REDIRECT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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86
Mar 3, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, MASH POTATOES,CORN AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES( BROKEN,CRACK AND MISSING). NOTED STANDING WATER IN CRACKS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REGROUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CONDENSER PIPE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR. MUST REDIRECT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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70
Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532599 DATE 04-03-2015 (45) ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE SERIOPUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF DIRT AND TRASH,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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86
Apr 3, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES (SIDES, TOPS AND UNDERNEATH) OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND RESIDUE, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING/LOOSE TILE AT THE WALLBASE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA; REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE TILE.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ITEMS OBSERVED INSIDE OF MOP SINK; KEEP SINK CLEAR OF ALL ITEMS. SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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74
Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,COUNTER TOPS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT AND UNDER FRYER /HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT 3- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILE IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION VENTS
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR STORAGE AREA
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Jul 24, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO FRONT ENTRY AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/24/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,COUNTER TOPS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT AND UNDER FRYER /HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT 3- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILE IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR STORAGE AREA
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74
Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,VENTILATION VENTS AND CLEAN FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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90
Feb 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPING (20-25) UNDER COUNTER OVEN; FRONT EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ( CITATION ISSUED.)
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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86
Jan 7, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1367459; DATED: 12/27/2013, CODE 19, STILL NOT CORRECTED. ONE OUT OF THREE LIDS OF OUTSIDE DUMPTER IS MISSING. RECOMMENED TO REPLACE DUMPTER.STORE MANAGER SEALED DUMPTER OPENING (RODENT PROOF) AND PLACE CALL TO WASTE MANGERMENT (CONFORMATION # 549367). WASTE MANAGEMENT STATED, " WITHIN TWO THREE DAYS DUMPTER WILL BE REPLACE." CRITICAL 7-42-090.
14
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
86
Dec 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,LIME BUILDUP,SHEET OF CARDBOARD INSIDE AND RUST THROUGHOUT UNIT. ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED CAN NOT USE IT. MUST REMOVE SHUT OFF THE ICE MACHINE, REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT INSIDE AND OUT. FAX OVER A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312-746-4240 AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN TO INSPECT THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER TOPS RIPPED,CHEWED, TORN AND NOT COVERED AND A RODENT JUMPED OUT OF THE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 MUST REPLACE THE COVERS (TOPS)ON THE DUMPSTER SO IT WILL BE RODENT PROOFED.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,VENTILATION VENTS AND CLEAN FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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82
Sep 6, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY, COLESLAW,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1170414
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1170414
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1170414
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1170414
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78
Aug 17, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 114.3F - 133.6F. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.3LBS.$7.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
3
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER & RUNNING WATER ON UTENSILS AND NOT SANITIZING DISHES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED & DEMONSTRATED HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE.(CRITICAL 7-38-03).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED.PAPER TOWELS WERE DELIVERED BY A EMPLOYEE FROM ANOTHER STORE AT APPX 3:30 P.M..MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
12
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 42230 3/9/12 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZERS,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM & DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.#34 MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEW FLOOR TILES WERE INSTALLED & WHERE NEEDED.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED,MISSING WALL BASES& TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD SOILED BOXES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
34
67
Mar 9, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM & DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER TOP AT REGISTER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MOTOR OF COOLERS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILL,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEW FLOOR TILES WERE INSTALLED & WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED, DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK.
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78
Mar 1, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW ALSO FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #491473 1/28/11 NOT CORRECTED #34 MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.#38 REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK,LEAKY PIPES & FAUCET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM & DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER TOP AT REGISTER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MOTOR OF COOLERS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILL,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED, DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK.
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74
Nov 9, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CAULKING AT EXTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN
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Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547624 8/19/11 # 18 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SOME AREAS AS BEFORE.ALSO REAR DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAS REMOVED DROPPINGS,CLEANED & SANITIZED AREA.DOOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/11.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CAULKING AT EXTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN
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Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 ON FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR HOT WATER TANK,UNDER CRATES & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALSO MORE THAN 20 OR MORE LIVE HOUSE FLIES & FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (CHICKEN,GRAVY,COLESLAW,ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.OBSERVED NO SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED & VISIBLE TO VIEW BY ALL CUSTOMERS.MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).
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Feb 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).
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Feb 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT-MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING SEALING ALL CRACKS/CREVICES/HOLES AND LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING LOBBY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK EATING FRENCH FRIES WHILE COOKING CHICKEN. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATE SECTION FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FRONT EXIT DOOS NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH OPENING ON THE RIGHT DOOR LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED/SERVED i.e.CHICKEN. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED/SERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT-MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING SEALING ALL CRACKS/CREVICES/HOLES AND LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING LOBBY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).
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Jan 22, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken # 577 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 577 on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains 39 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 577?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 577.

Has Church's Chicken # 577's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken # 577 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

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A low risk rating at Church's Chicken # 577 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken # 577 is inspected around three times per year on average.