Kennedy Fish & Chicken

2425 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kennedy Fish & Chicken has been inspected 29 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 14 times.

Kennedy Fish & Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUST OBSERVED. CLEAN THE KNIFE HOLDER ON WALL AND KNIVES INSIDE OF KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER FOR FAN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM WHERE NEEDED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Aug 23, 2024

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. OBSERRVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Aug 6, 2024

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNS FOUND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS WITH SEASONING, FLOUR ETC NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPERLY LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN BOXES IN THE PREP AREA SET OUT TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Jun 28, 2022

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS) IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Jan 29, 2021

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLE AND STOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

Oct 1, 2020

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING MUST DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. -THE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS WELL AS THE RUBBER GASKETS. -THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILETS TRASH RECEPTACLES HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WALLS AND FLOORS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Apr 17, 2020

Complaint

4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH MULTI-USE CONTAINER AND TONGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEAT NOT DATED IN COOLERS. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED IN WHITE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 16, 2019

Complaint

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(OR PROPERLY STORE) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE SPACE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Apr 2, 2018

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE AND FRYER AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED ORGANIZING OR REMOVING TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Dec 27, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT/DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TRACK AND FOOD SPILLS ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER BY THE HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITION EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Apr 12, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AND REPAIR THE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER WHICH IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Nov 14, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Mar 4, 2016

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE(BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD) SUCH AS: EMPLOYEE PLACE THE BUN IN HER BARE HAND AND ALSO USE HER OTHER HAND TO ADD THE LETTUCE AND OTHER CONDEMENTS PREPARE AND HANDLE HAMBURGER WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVES AND OTHER TASKS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010. PREMISES WAS PREVIOUS WARNED ON 11-30-15 REPORT #1588997 ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A FEW STORAGE SHEVLING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHEILD AND A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 30, 2015

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE WAHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Apr 27, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND ALL HEAVE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Jul 17, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Jul 9, 2014

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: GROUND BEEF- 51.1F, GROUND BEEF-51.5F, COOKED GROUND BEEF-47.8F, CHICKEN BREAST-50.3F, CUT TOMATOES-48.1F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPRPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-7-14 ON REPORT# 920450 NOT CCORRECTED: -33-DETAIL CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS -34-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS -35- REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.-36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA -42- ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS. REPLACE GASKETS ON TOPS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BAGS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Mar 14, 2014

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST FINISH DRY WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

Mar 7, 2014

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LID FOUND OPEN WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. BOTH WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN WITH LIDS CLOSED AND SURROUNDING GROUND AREA MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST FINISH DRY WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Mar 20, 2013

Routine

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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.

Jul 26, 2012

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS IN PREP AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Jan 24, 2012

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND APPROX 10LBS OF COOKED TACO MEAT FILLING(BEEF,CHICKEN) INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F-48F,NOT DATED.OTHER FOODS IN SAME COOLER ADEQUATE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. COST $26.00. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED -CDI.

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.EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT PREP COOLER AND LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE TABLES,PREP NOT CLEAN/FOIL.MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CLAEN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO METAL STEM THEROMETER.MUST PROVIDE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MOP BUCKET,MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.

Apr 5, 2011

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,STOREAGE RACKS.

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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER.

Nov 10, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Jul 13, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

7 minor violations.

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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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED AND TABLE UNDERNEATH GRILL.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVBE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: A WALL COVING IS NEEDED FOR WALLBASES IN OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE; PROVIDE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Jun 18, 2010