J J Fish & Chicken

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	2	11	0
2021	3	12	2
2020	2	21	0
2019	2	18	2
2016	3	15	1
2015	2	13	1
2014	1	7	0
2013	1	6	0
2012	1	5	0
2011	2	22	1
2010	3	10	2

Nov 4, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Oct 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 15 TO 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INSIDE SHELVES OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSINGS AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY AIR VENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jul 13, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Jul 6, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RAW FISH, RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER AT 61F, 60F AND 58F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. 41 LBS VALUED AT $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THE WALK IN AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT COOLER AT 57.7F; INSTRUCTED THAT THE UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USING UNIT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 19, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: # 38 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. THE PREP TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #51 OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; TRAP RUSTED AND HAD A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRAP. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPATTER, DIRT AND DUST. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

Feb 19, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, CORN MEAL, SUGAR ETC NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY AS REQUIRED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS TO COVER FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN COVERED CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, THE PREP TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; TRAP RUSTED AND HAD A HOLE IN IT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRAP.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INSIDE OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

Jul 10, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT WITH FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREAS BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Jun 26, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE INTERNAL FRAME AT REAR OF PREP COOLER, 30 IN FRONT PREP AREA, 40 IN THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM, 40 IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 20 IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT WITH FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREAS BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Jun 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT CEILING PANELS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS WHERE NECESSARY.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

May 23, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS(FRESH CHICKEN, FISH AND COLE SLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.5F-59F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX, WT. 180LBS AND VALUE $25O. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS DESCRIBED IN ABOVE VIOLATION AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.5 F DEGREES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41 F DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERNAL FRAME AT REAR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 20 IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPER STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DARK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND AROUND TOP OF DEEP FRYERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT CEILING PANELS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS WHERE NECESSARY.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Aug 5, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

May 20, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

May 12, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HANDSOAP FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK USED BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING SODA, UNDER FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, UNDER GRILL ON TABLE INSIDE OF A BOX, IN REAR PREP AREA ON THE INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL DRUM ALONG WITH TWO RAT SNAP TRAPS AND A GLUE BOARD AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS A COPY OF A CERTIFICATE ON HIS PHONE VERIFYING HE TOOK THE CERTIFICATION EXAM IN DECEMBER 2015. HE HAS NOT RECEIVED HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS OF THIS DATE; INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH INSTRUCTOR OR SCHOOL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED; MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT COVERED OR LABELED; MUST COVER AND LABEL CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Nov 12, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

Nov 4, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITRAION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BULK FOOD BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP NOTED ON SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. DRIAN LINE FROM ICE MAKER DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DRAIN IN FLOOR DRAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

VENT NOT OPERABLE IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

Dec 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE ICE BUILD UP OBSERVED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM INCLUDING LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

Nov 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

Dec 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOMS FROM FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE MISSING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR UTILITY CLOSET.

Oct 4, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: REMOVE POP CRATES AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR METAL SIDING AT WALK-IN COOLER. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS, DEEP FRYERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AROUND ICE MACHINE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILDUP AT FRONT AND REAR, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AT WALKWAY TO TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DUST AT REAR BY HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, SLIGHTLY TILTED/OFF CENTER AT WALL. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS, PLASTIC, AND STANDING WATER. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, ORGANIZE ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING DOWN PREP TABLES.

Jun 10, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES TO PURCHASE SOAP AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED IE FRIED CHICKEN, SHRIMP, FISH, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE POP CRATES AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR METAL SIDING AT WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS, DEEP FRYERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AROUND ICE MACHINE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILDUP AT FRONT AND REAR, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AT WALKWAY TO TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DUST AT REAR BY HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, SLIGHTLY TILTED/OFF CENTER AT WALL.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS, PLASTIC, AND STANDING WATER. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, ORGANIZE ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING DOWN PREP TABLES.

Oct 29, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

May 7, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Apr 30, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP DEFLECTOR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE IN EASH CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL INC AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERION OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PARTS.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. NOTED FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH OPENING ALOND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR SCREEN MUST BE REPLACED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVY WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS ALSO MUST CLOSE AND KEEP CLOSED DUMPSTER LIDS.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED i.e. chicken and fish.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. REPAIR SAME.
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE-2008 EVIDENCE OF SMOKING. NOTED A MAKE SHIFT ASHTRAY MADE OF TIN FOIL ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND CIGARETTE ASHES IN SAME ALSO A LIGHTER NEXT TO THE ASHTRAY. MUST NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF ANY SMOKING.

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