Wiley's Chicken & Ribs
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2020
95
Score
Wiley's Chicken & Ribs has been inspected 26 times since 2010. Wiley's Chicken & Ribs was last inspected on Mar 11, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Wiley's Chicken & Ribs's record stops at Mar 11, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wiley's Chicken & Ribs is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES, WALLS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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95
Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE UNUSED STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS 1-21-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(a).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED 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
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A) OBSERVED DARK DEEP STAINS AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO RESURFACE/PLACE CUTTING BOARD AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Nov 9, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AROUND PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT & COLD WATER FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AROUND PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER FIXTURE. ALSO NOTED THE KNOB FOR THE COLD WATER FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES ON THE PREP COOLER COUNTER TOP: 7lbs COOKED HAMBUGERS AT 66.7F, 8lbs of COOKED HOT LINK AT 63.7F AND 8lbs OF RAW CHICKEN AT 59.4F. A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 22LBS OF FOODS AT A TOTAL COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, TRASH AND BOXES ALLOWING FOR POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN CLOSED AND AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDING WITH DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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May 25, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER TO BE 75.6F WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERTURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER RANGE FROM 73.9F, TO 77.7F POLISH 73.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $18.00,HOT DOGS 75.6F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST 12.00,SALAD DRESSING,77.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS,TOTAl COST $15.00.00,TOAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS,$45.00,TOTAL WEIGHT ,FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS,12LBS,ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWLS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOT MAINTAINED,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE ON THE LIP,LID,AND ON SIDES OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS RIBS, CHICKEN, DRESSING AND MAC & CHEESE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROON DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Oct 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2015
Routine
17 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69F AND THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED FISH AT 62.9F, POLISH DOGS AT 68.9F, COOKED PASTA NOODLES AT 82.4F, HAMBURGERS AT 67.4F, COOKED RICE AT 52.3F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 52.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING FACILITIES WERE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND WERE NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 69F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE SUPPLIED TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHROOM HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES AND 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMSPTER AND EXCESSIVE LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT WASTE DOES NOT OVERFLOW THE DUMPSTER, CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES AND TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTERS CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325321 ON 11/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 34 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. 36 - MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. 38 - NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN A CUP. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE RIB CUTTING STATION NEXT TO THE SMOKER. REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GRILL AND STOVE, SIDES OF THE OVEN, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, GREASY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP AND SIDES OF THE SMOKER PIT AND STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE MATS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT BOTH OF THE PREP AREAS AND REMOVE STAINING AND GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING, CEILING VENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT/PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDE AT THE HOSE BIBB FOR THE WATER SPRAYER NEXT TO THE SMOKING PIT. MUST INSTALL. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT THE REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(CHIPPING PAINT AND/OR MISSING TILE) IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR PREP TABLE WITH LOWER SHELF RESTING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RAISE AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR CEMENT FLOOR UNFINISHED. ADVISED THAT ALL FLOORS MUST BE SEALED, AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: RECOMMEND THAT FACILITY OBTAIN ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OFFICE, IN REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, AND IN STORAGE CLOSET. ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ADVISED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN TOILETROOM, STORAGE CLOSET, AND NEAR FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LAST PEST SERVICE WAS FROM NOVEMBER 2013 WITH A LICENSE EXPIRED IN 2012. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR AN UPDATED LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR PREP TABLE WITH LOWER SHELF RESTING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RAISE AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR CEMENT FLOOR UNFINISHED. ADVISED THAT ALL FLOORS MUST BE SEALED, AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: RECOMMEND THAT FACILITY OBTAIN ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OFFICE, IN REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, AND IN STORAGE CLOSET. ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ADVISED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PORK RIBS 178.2 SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 -25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM , FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/2013 AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PORK RIBS 167.2SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, INTERIORS OF COOLERS ETC. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REFRIGERATORS. ALSO CLEAN IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR WHERE NEEDED. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE PAINTED, MOST WALLS HAVE CHIPPED PAINT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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67
Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance: We continue to observe evidence of rodents of more than 50 mouse droppings in various areas of the food establishment.Detail clean,sanitize all of the affected areas. Pest control log book must be complete with an accurate map locator to identify pest control services to the premises.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 12, 2011 AS INSTRUCTED. #33, 34, 35, 38, 41 AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATIONS BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation #33 still pending.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation #34 still pending.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation #35 still pending.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation #41 still pending.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AREA (TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT). RUB MARKS FROM MICE ALSO ALONG WALLS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE OR CURRENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSED COMPANY (OWNER STATES BOOK WAS STOLEN TWO MONTHS AGO), OPEN BAIT OBSERVED IN PAPER TRAYS UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND THAT BAIT MUST BE STORED IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOXES. LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES; ELIMINATE. FRONT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT SIDES; MUST SEAL. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: ONE DUMPSTER IN REAR DISPOSAL AREA OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, GARBAGE ON GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINERS HOLDING GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE RECEPTOR, ONE CONTAINER BEHIND REAR OUTSIDE DOOR FULL OF GREASE. OWNER STATED THAT HE NO LONGER USES FLOOD BROS AND THEY NEVER PICKED UP THEIR DUMPSTER; INSTRUCTED HIM THAT UNIT AND AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 12, 2011 AS INSTRUCTED. #33, 34, 35, 38, 41 AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATIONS BELOW.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A NEW CUTTING BOARD FOR RIBS/TIPS. BOARD HAS OPEN SEAMS AND IS UNCLEAN. CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, INTERIORS OF COOLERS ETC. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STOVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REFRIGERATORS. ALSO CLEAN IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR WHERE NEEDED.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Apr 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED DEC 5, 2009. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO OWNER THAT ADDITIONAL PERSONS BECOME CERTIFIED. ESTABLISHMENT PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER.
21
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED AS REQUIRED, SUMMARY WAS IN A FILE WITH THE REPORT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN FRONT SERVING AREA VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS.
28
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, INTERIORS OF COOLERS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REFRIGERATORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS.
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70
Sep 1, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE AND POST. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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90
Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES,FRONT DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/10 AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE,FILTERS,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SAUSAGE MAKER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALLS WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AT HOOD.SCRAPE & PAINT VENTILATION HOOD AT B.B.Q. PIT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE SMOKER FROM PREMISES OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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64
May 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2010
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
2
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.soap & towels.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.provide a pest control logbook,rodent proof doors.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE FILTER AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wiley's Chicken & Ribs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wiley's Chicken & Ribs on file is from Mar 11, 2020. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wiley's Chicken & Ribs?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Wiley's Chicken & Ribs.
Has Wiley's Chicken & Ribs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wiley's Chicken & Ribs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wiley's Chicken & Ribs 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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