Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024
100
Score
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579754 ON 8/8/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF VALID, NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND TRASH SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF VALID, NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 8, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA WHERE THE DUMP SINK, LIQUOR BOTTLES, AND TRASH CAN ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR BREADING STATION HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS FOR THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN AREA PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK RESIDUE AND OTHER DIRT INSIDE THE BAR DUMP SINK, ON BAR COUNTERS, AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID TRAINING PROOF AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF VALID, NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING WERE NOT MAINTAINED, WITH A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND GREASE COVERING THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/25/2022 REPORT #2552264 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE BEING AIR DRIED. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. VIOLATION #51 (5-205.15) OBSERVED TWO HAND-WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS READING AT 86.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE KEG COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID TRAINING PROOF AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Feb 25, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE BEING AIR DRIED. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE WAS READING AT 86.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR USE A RUBBER STOPPER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND THE THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE WALL BY THE OFFICE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Sep 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN, COOKED GREENS, COLE SLAW, MACARONI AND CHEESE,HOUSE DIPPING SAUCES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS WELL AS ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PAPER/ TRASH DEBRIS AND A DARK LIQUID SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT FLOORS IN BETWEEN BEER COOLER ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING LIQUID ON INTERIOR FLOOR WHERE KEGS ARE STORED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE CHICKEN PREP IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT PREP NEAR FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD; SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR, EC., HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC, UNWRAPPED UTENSILS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF BEER COOLER WHERE KEGS ARE LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FORM KITCHEN FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM AND FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 21, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR DETACHED TOILET PAPER DISPENSER IN STALL OF MENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE TAPE FROM HANDLE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER, REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN SPILL INSIDE OF BEER KEG COOLER,FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET AND SODA CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA ALONG FRONT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL WITH WATER SOURCE, FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED. REAR LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN SPLILL INSIDE OF BEER KEG COOLER,FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET AND SODA CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SODA COUNTER AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSON ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN BATTER PREP ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR/CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD OF PINK, BLACK SUBSTANCE AT SIDE OF PANELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. SPLASHGUARD NEEDED INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN BATTER PREP ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED WITH THE USE END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. REPLACE THE TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE JACKETS ARE BEING STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ON BOXES OF WINE AT THE BAR. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON BAR AND ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. SMOOTH AND PAINT ROUGH SURFACES OF SHELVES ON WALLS IN BAR AREA.
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Oct 22, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, GAS SHUT OFF BY GAS COMPANY, INSTALLING A NEW METER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OR WRITTEN CONTRACT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. SMOOTH AND PAINT ROUGH SURFACES OF SHELVES ON WALLS IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken.
Has Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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