Papa Charlies
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2019
64
Score
Going back to 2010, Papa Charlies has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 4, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Papa Charlies's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
Papa Charlies' latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-3005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH THE PRODUCT AND DATE (FIFO).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA,CLEAN THE FILTERS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CHIP PAINT IN CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM CEILING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Sep 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER FROM GREASE. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM AND THE CANOPY NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DRAIN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS OVER GRILL HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Jul 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE TRAP THAT IS STARTING TO RUST LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERSAND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE FURNACE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF GLASS TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. EXTERIOR OF PIPES ALONG THE WALL GREASY AND DUSTY NEEDS TO BE CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AT REAR NEEDS TO BE RESURFACED TO A SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED FINISH AND AT FRONT CEILING NEEDS TO BE PAINTED TO A SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED FINISH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED OVER LIGHTS IN RESTROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND OVER LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: ADEQUATE VENTILATION NEEDED IN RESTROOM AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOOD OVER HOT LINE GREASY NEEDS CLEANING.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL INSIDE OF DEEP FRYERS.
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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. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT.i.e.OVER PREP AREA.
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM AREA
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Charlies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Charlies on file is from Apr 4, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Charlies?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Papa Charlies.
Has Papa Charlies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Charlies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Charlies means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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