When was Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken.

Has Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's #815 — Popeye's 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 Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

Mar 7, 2024

Complaint

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AND 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (95F) AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM (RANGING FROM 83.8F-86F) DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: 7-202.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HANGING "HOT SHOT INSECT KILLING" DEVICES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES OR TOXINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT; AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 96F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, BY THE TIME THE AREA SUPERVISOR ARRIVED, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE SCATTERED ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW THE GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTIATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING DIRTY DISHES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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Jan 18, 2024

Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BEING PLACED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE ANY PEST DEVICES, ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST DEVICES.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AIR GAP PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A 6 INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Jan 25, 2023

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS SOILED WITH MASHED POTATOES IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TURN ON WATER SPOUT AT SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AND RINSE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDS TO PACKAGE OTHER FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING THEIR HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THEIR ARMS DURING FOOD PREPARATION, AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, TO REMOVE SOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVES AT 12:05 PM

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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Jan 17, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A)FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS THE HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AT 63.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2569401 ON 1/09/23: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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Jan 9, 2023

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 126F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2561409 ON 7/28/22: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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Jul 28, 2022

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Jul 25, 2022

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND SHUT OFF WATER VALVE DURING THE INSPECTION WHICH CEASED THE WATER LEAK.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Jul 19, 2022

Complaint

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED A CONSTANT WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING LEAKING INTO GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 103F FOR THE FINAL RINSE (PER GAUGE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 180F AT ALL TIMES. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Aug 27, 2021

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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Dec 2, 2020

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCIES.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Nov 19, 2020

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-501.112 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, THE FINAL RINSE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS ONLY 152F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 180F FOR FINAL RINSE AT ALL TIMES.HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL OF THE SINKS IN THE FACILITY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED BETWEEN 64F-71F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE SINKS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY A MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCIES.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Jun 21, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.13(B) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Jun 14, 2019

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.13(B)OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018. VIOLATION#55CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ENCRUSTED IN FLOUR IN FLOOR GROUT. FLOOR IS STILL ENCRUSTED IN FLOUR AND THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FROM REPORT #2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, FROM REPORT #2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018, PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN PREP STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CHICKEN PREP TABLES ETC.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL LOOSE, NOT STEADY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60

55

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60

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52

Sep 14, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR IN FLOOR GROUT.

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Allergen training as required

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

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74

May 15, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING AT THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 175F ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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95

Oct 18, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK UNIT (FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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95

May 5, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN IN THE BISCUIT REFRIGERATOR , AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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90

Jul 6, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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86

Jun 23, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN AREAS NOTED TO MANAGER AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

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78

Mar 28, 2014

Consultation

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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86

Mar 27, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. FOOD HANLDER WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND FLOURING, THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (ASSEMBLY COOKED FRIES, CHICKEN) AND EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE RAW CHICKEN BLOOD AND FLOUR ON GLOVES. THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF RAW CHICKEN BLOOD AND FLOUR ON PREP COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND ON CHICKEN HOT HOLDING WIRE RACKS AND HANDLES OF FRYER BASKETS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AFTER CHANGING TASKS (HANDLE RAW PRODUCT, HANDLING READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE WITH AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 130F. MGR WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F BY END OF INSPECTION (BOOSTER HEATER HEATER WAS NOT ON). INSTD TO REWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT WAS IN DISHMACHINE TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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78

Mar 25, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2013

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: ONE WASHROOM ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WAS INOPERABLE AT THIS TIME. WORKERS ON SITE REMOLDING FLOOR AND WALLS. TOILET AND SINK IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER SOURCE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES OR CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEES ARE GOING OUTSIDE TO NEIGHBORING RESTAURANTS TO USE WASHROOM.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AS REQUIRED DUE TO INOPERABLE WASHROOM FACILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING. DESCRIBED MORE IN DETAIL IN VIOLATION #11.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE ICE, CLEAN MACHINE AND RESUME USING ONCE INSPECTED.

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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: LOG BOOK ON SITE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR LOG BOOK. VALID COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE, MAP OF STORE, COPY OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S BUSINES LICENSE, MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS).

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WHERE LOOSE SO THAT IT CLOSES COMPLETELY AND USES NO AIR.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINK, DISHMACHINE, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, ETC. FLOOR BY EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: WALLS BASES IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA BY WALK-IN UNITS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; REPAIR SAME. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (COOKING AND SINKS). INSTALL A RUBBER STRIP AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW TO SEAL WINDOW COMPLETELY.

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

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTORS NEEDED FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL.

38

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATIONS NEED THERMOMETERS, THUR OUT THE PREMISES

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

Inspector notes: AREAS OF STORAGE CLUTTERED; MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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61

Oct 14, 2011

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WORN AND TORN GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR SO DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

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95

Oct 4, 2011

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 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. BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROFFED HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BACK AREA. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE MEDIUM AND LARGE CONTAINERS FLOUR ECT.

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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. REPLACE THE WORN AND TORN GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR SO DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

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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 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

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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. CLUTTER - BOXES BY THE BACK DOOR BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BOXES SO EMPLOYEES CAN GET OUT.

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70

Oct 27, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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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 ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.

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86

Oct 19, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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 ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.

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86

Feb 10, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10

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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. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.

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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. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.

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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. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.

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82

Jan 12, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER

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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 THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE & ICE SCOOP CONTAINER

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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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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 ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.

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Popeye's #815 — Popeye's Chicken

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