Popeye's #831

1959 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
American
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 40 inspections at Popeye's #831 stretching back to 2018. Popeye's #831 was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 41 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Popeye's #831 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

40
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ON WINDOWSILLS THROUGHOUT MAIN DINING AREA AND ON FLOOR IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ESPECIALLY IN MAIN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 23, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ON WINDOWSILLS THROUGHOUT MAIN DINING AREA AND ON FLOOR IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ESPECIALLY IN MAIN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, BEANS, AND RICE) WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, DEANGELA FREEMAN, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AT 3:15PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 124.5F AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK WITH A TRICKLE OF COLD WATER INSUFFICIENT TO COOL WATER DOWN. WATER AT HANDWASHING PREP SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE ADEQUATELY TO TAMPER WATER TEMPERATURE WHEN ABOVE 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CONES, CARDBOARD, TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA WITH TOWELS HANGING FROM TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CEILING TO PREVENT WATER DRIPPING ON FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ESPECIALLY IN MAIN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA NOT MAINATAINED. HOT WATER MAY NOT EXCEED 120F,THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 123.6F. TO 124F. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 10-30-2024 ADDITIONAL COLD WATER FLOW PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY FIELD SUPERVISOR. EMPLOYEE ABLE TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-6-2024,REPORT# 2589243. #49)4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-201.13 GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PIPE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AT SMALL PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-020,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC COURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN SOLID SHELV AT EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER FRYERS.RELACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS PROVIDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
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64
Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE ONE DOOR FREEZER, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GATE TO ASSURE ENCLOSURE OF THE GARBAGE AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PIPE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AT SMALL PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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70
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO LARGE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.1F,46.9F AND 47.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 80,VALUE 125. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED WINGS STORED UNDER THE HOT LAMP AT FRONT SERVING AREA AT TEMP OF 114F,115F AND 120F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION: CONSOLITED WITH BELOW VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT REAR/FRONT HANDWASHING SINK BY DISHROOM AND PREP AREA. BOTH PAPER DISPENSER ARE BROKEN,UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. TCS FOOD ARE PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN,RICE ETC, PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:55PM,AFTER EMPLOYEE INFORMED HER OF INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE ONE DOOR FREEZER, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESS DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS.HARBORAGE FOR RODENT AND INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GATE TO ASSURE ENCLOSURE OF THE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PIPE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AT SMALL PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jul 7, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2023
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRIANTS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMAULTION OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRYERS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN NEAR REAR MOP SINK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS FOUND AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURES OF 68.4F FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 115F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRIANTS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMAULTION OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT INCLUDING: EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,FLOOR ROLLERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, ALL SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR, CONDIMENT/ SAUSE HOLDER, EXTERIOR REFRIGERATORS, EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER/ WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES OF WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRYERS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN NEAR REAR MOP SINK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Jan 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 2564641 DATED 9/22/22 THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.#49 FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. #55 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR COOKING AREA. REMOVE ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HOT WATER AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY HAS BEEN MEASURED BETWEEN 86.9-87.9F AND RE-MEASURED DURING THE EXIT INTERVIEW AT 100F; THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY. THE MACHINE STILL SEEMS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.
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Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.
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74
Sep 22, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN EACH SECTION SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA: NEAR FLOOR DRAINS, MOP SINK, CEILING, WALLS, AND DRY STORAGE BOXES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. THE FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK FLIES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 06/24/22. REPORT #:2559882 6-201.11 EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.
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Jun 24, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 PREVIOUS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, SMALL COOLER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. SMALL COOLER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ESPECIALLY AT RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Jun 15, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 52.1F,61.8F, AND 62.2F. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS AT TEMP OF 51F.MARINATED CHICKEN DRUMS AT 46F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 48.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT 84.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL COOLER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION WITH FOOD STORED IN IT(MARINATE SAUCES) TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. UPON MY REQUEST NAPKINS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, AS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ESPECIALLY AT RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE APPROXIMATELY 25, FRONT PREP 20, DISH ROOM, AND OFFICE 20-30. NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW SILL 5, NOTED RAT DROPPINGS, 4 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP STATIONS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Apr 15, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE ABOT 50, FRONT PREPARE 25-35, DISH ROOM, AND OFFICE 20-30. NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW SILL 20-30 DROPPINGS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOTED NORWAY RAT ACTIVITY ON THE SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-6-22. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(B) MISSING LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. OPEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GREASE CONTAINER AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE, PILED WOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS AS WELL. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #54 FOR CITATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP STATIONS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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50
Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545963 ON 1-23-21 NOT CORRECTED #47-: 4-101.19--- EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST CLEAN. #54-5-501.115 NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111----STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG BASEBOARDS, ON SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP DIRTY, METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.----ON COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. 4-601.11(B)--- ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.12--- OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL WITH PAPER GARBAGE, CARDBOARD, AND OTHER DEBRIS SUCH AS WOOD ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.----ALL WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL.----MISSING GROUT IN TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE MISSING GROUT.----ALL NOTED HOLES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND WALLS MUST BE SEALED.
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Mar 10, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ENTER ESTABLISHMENT TO BEGIN WORKING, ENTER THE FOOD PREP AREA AND START TO PREPARE FOODS AND DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS. REVIEWED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BEGIN THEIR SHIFT AND PREPARE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT ALL DISH, STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING STATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545963 ON 1-23-21 NOT CORRECTED #47-: 4-101.19--- EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST CLEAN. #54-5-501.115 NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED #57 2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#58- 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL WITH PAPER GARBAGE, CARDBOARD, AND OTHER DEBRIS SUCH AS WOOD ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.----ALL WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL.----MISSING GROUT IN TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS, AT THE DISH, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE MISSING GROUT.----ALL NOTED HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS MUST BE SEALED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS'/SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE THE READY-TO-EAT FRIED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS WITH DIRTY UNIFORMS AND APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APRONS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND PADDING AS A MEANS OF GUARD FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP DIRTY, METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.----ALL SINKS, INCLUDING MOP SINK WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOM FIXTURES WERE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Dec 23, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WERE REMOVED DUE TO BEING BROKEN, THE UNIT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST REPLACE BOTH ALUMINUM SIDES OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP CHICKEN UNIT, REPAIR(SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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82
Nov 10, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 (A:1-2) OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP CHICKEN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED STATION UNTIL CAUSE OF LEAKAGE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. 11-5-21 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED. LEAKAGE NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE UNIT IS MOVED AWAY FROM UNDER THE SAID CEILING TILE. 11-10-21 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED. LEAKAGE NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE UNIT IS MOVED AWAY FROM UNDER THE SAID CEILING TILE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WERE REMOVED DUE TO BEING BROKEN, THE UNIT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST REPLACE BOTH ALUMINUM SIDES OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP CHICKEN UNIT, REPAIR(SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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70
Nov 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 (A:1-2) OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP CHICKEN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED STATION UNTIL CAUSE OF LEAKAGE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. 11-5-21 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED. LEAKAGE NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE UNIT IS MOVED AWAY FROM UNDER THE SAID CEILING TILE.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FROM10-28-2021, REPORT#2537474 #38) 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN BISCUIT PREP STILL OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: IN DISHROOM, BY THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK, HOT WATER TANK, ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE SERVICE INVOICE UPON RE-INSPECTION #49) 4-602.13 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-28-21, REPORT# 2537474 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WERE REMOVED DUE TO BEING BROKEN, THE UNIT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST REPLACE BOTH ALUMINUM SIDES OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP CHICKEN UNIT, REPAIR(SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVING AREA, HANDLING MONEY, CASH REGISTER, SERVING CUSTOMERS ETC. EMPLOYEE AFTER HANDLED MONEY TOOK SERVING PAPER RIPPED IN HALF AND PUT IT ON DISPOSABLE CONTAINER THEN PUT COOKED CHICKEN AND BISCUIT ON TOP SAID PAPER, READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN THE MENTIONED TASKS. ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE HANDWASHING PROCEDURE WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP CHICKEN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED STATION UNTIL CAUSE OF LEAKAGE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN BISCUIT PREP AND DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: IN DISHROOM, BY THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK, HOT WATER TANK, UNCOVERED BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE BY THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER NOT COVERED, ALL FOUR LIDS FOLDED UPWARD. GARBAGE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER WITH FLYING INSECTS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FIT TO RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WERE REMOVED DUE TO BEING BROKEN, THE UNIT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST REPLACE BOTH ALUMINUM SIDES OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP CHICKEN UNIT, REPAIR(SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER, ALSO ITEMS( DIRTY BLACK GLOVES, PAPER ETC) AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-20-21, REPORT#2522953 #49) 4-602.13 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA. MUST REPAIR. #55) 6-201.13 FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING BY RESTROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Aug 25, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH CANS INSIDE RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE. WOMEN'S RESTROOM TRASH CANS MUST HAVE A COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT WITH WORN GROUTING. MUST REGROUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING BY RESTROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING BY RESTROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT WITH WORN GROUTING. MUST REGROUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, COLESLAW, GRAVY, ETC.).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-30-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY CHEMICAL STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING BY RESTROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT WITH WORN GROUTING. MUST REGROUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 15, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,RICE ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS (BOXES) STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS SPLASHED WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA...NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2020
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,RICE ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BENT/TWISTED LIDS UNABLE TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS (BOXES) STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREP AND FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO AREAS WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS SPLASHED WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES COVERED WITH FLOUR POWDER AND DIRT AT THE PREP AREAS. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SOAP DISPENSER AT REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY FIELD SUPERVISOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-19,REPORT #2268293 #55)GRIME ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR), COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. - TODAY 7-12-19 OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEANED. TWO DAYS GIVEN. TODAY 7-18-19 STILL OBSERVED FLOOR THE SAME. PRESENTLY ONE EMPLOYEE IN PROCESS OF CLEANING MENTIONED FLOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED. .
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET LINENS CRUNCHED TO A BALL ON TOP SHELVES WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT CHICKEN AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIME FROM RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MENTIONED DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2019
Reinspection
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. - Repeat
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-19,REPORT #2268293 #55)GRIME ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR), COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. - TODAY 7-12-19 OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEANED. TWO DAYS GIVEN
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-2-19,REPORT #2300637 NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED WAS SUMMARY REPORT FROM OCTOBER 16,2018. NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) ,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET LINENS CRUNCHED TO A BALL ON TOP SHELVES WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT CHICKEN AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIME FROM RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MENTIONED DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WASHING HAND AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK: HE WASHED,RINSED AND TURNED OFF WATER HANDLES, THAN DRIED HIS HANDS WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT AT REAR AREAS. TO AVOID RECONTAMINATING HANDS EMPLOYEE MUST DRY HANDS WITH PAPER TOWELS, THAN TURN OFF WATER HANDLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.A DELIVERED FOAM CUPS IN FRONT OF IT AND A WHITE CONTAINER ON TOP THE SAID SINK.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS(EMPLOYEE PREPARING RAW CHICKEN,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HANDLING BISCUIT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN AND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE CHANGE SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE BY THE REAR DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND, BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER.GREASE ON TOP CARDBOARD BEHIND THE MENTIONED UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE, CLEAN SURROUNDING AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-19,REPORT #2268293 #16)BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55)GRIME ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR), COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET LINENS CRUNCHED TO A BALL ON TOP SHELVES WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUST SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT CHICKEN AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIME FROM RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MENTIONED DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR), COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/24/19,REPORT #2253095 #(47) 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #(55) 6-101.11: **C** Surface Characteristics- Indoor Areas OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST RESTORE GROUT IN BETWEEN ALL FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED TILES MISSING ALONG BASE OF WALLS OUTSIDE CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES AT BASE OF WALL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND WALLS IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #(55) 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM WATER DAMAGED. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. #(58) PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY,ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR),COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 24, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. NO PROOF OF ENROLLED TO CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-18, REPORT #2229752. #(47) 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #(51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED SPRAYER TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE. REPAIR SPRAYER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #(55) 6-101.11: **C** Surface Characteristics- Indoor Areas OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST RESTORE GROUT IN BETWEEN ALL FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED TILES MISSING ALONG BASE OF WALLS OUTSIDE CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES AT BASE OF WALL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND WALLS IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #(55) 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM WATER DAMAGED. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. #(56) 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE CHICKEN FRYING AREA WITH GAPS AND MISSING FILTERS. HOODS AND FILTERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. #(58) PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY,ALSO DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE FROM FLOOR),COOLER UNITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 16, 2018
License
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED SPRAYER TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE. REPAIR SPRAYER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK NEEDED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALL APPROPRIATE SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED TO PROTECT ADJACENT FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM WATER DAMAGED. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST RESTORE GROUT INBETWEEN ALL FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED TILES MISSING ALONG BASE OF WALLS OUTSIDE CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES AT BASE OF WALL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND WALLS IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE CHICKEN FRYING AREA WITH GAPS AND MISSING FILTERS. HOODS AND FILTERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NEEDED IN 1) FRONT SERVICE AREA FOR SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS AND HANDLING CASH, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO CHICKEN FRYING ROOM, IN OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINING PREP TABLE, OVENS AND STEAMERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS WHERE NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINALCERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARRED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,REPLACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.TOWELS USED TO SEAL WATER NOT TO DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBIS ON FLOOR AT FRYER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED A DEEP CLEANING IN DETAIL. ALL CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMP SINK, IN COOKING AREA. CLEAN 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 HOOD FILTERS MISSING AND NOT MAINTAINED. REPLACE ANY MISSING FILTERS IN HOOD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS/COVING IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. BASE OF WALL AT SOUTH ENTRY WALL OF CHICKEN COOKING AREA, BASE OF WEST WALL DIRECTLY ACCROSS FROM CHICKEN COOKING AREA. BASE OF WALL AROUND DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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