Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2015. Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken was last inspected on Feb 26, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken's record stops at Feb 26, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLOODY WATER, THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND THE FREEZER/COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 19, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. FOUND 40 IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ACCUMILATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLOODY WATER, THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND THE FREEZER/COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
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Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL VENTILATION HOODS(GREASE BUILDUP).
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Nov 30, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 75.1F-84.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 180.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-010B
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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 WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL VENTILATION HOODS(GREASE BUILDUP).
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE CRUMBS.
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Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 84.4F, CHICKEN STORED IN 3 PLASTIC BUSSING TUBS NEXT TO FRYERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD COOKED FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Jul 2, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 26, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken.
Has Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Remus Saucy Fried 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.
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