Seafood City Supermarket/grill City/crispy Town/no

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	34	5
2025	8	19	3
2024	1	2	0
2023	5	31	9
2022	4	19	0
2021	1	8	2
2020	2	14	0
2019	3	31	4
2018	2	9	0
2017	1	7	0
2016	2	5	0

Sep 18, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.

Sep 16, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2642304 DATED SEPTEMBER 4 2026 (#38) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN CAFETERIA AREA INCLUDING UNDER GRIDDLES IN CRISPY TOWN AND GRILL CITY, ON FLOOR NEAR SIZZLE AND NOODLE PARTY, IN SHARED MOP SINK AREA, AND IN SHARED DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: CEASE OPERATION IN THESE AREAS, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMAPNY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 4, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES RAW SEAFOOD FROM SEAFOOD BUFFETT. CONSUMERS WHERE SERVING THEMSELVES ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE UNCOOKED FISH, SHELLFISH, AND FISH HEADS. 1 CONSUMER OBSERVED PICKING UP FISH ITEM WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PUTTING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMERS DO NOT SERVE THEMSELVES RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE STAND NEAR AREA TO SERVICE CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINES IN GRILL AREAS/ GRILL CITY WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GRILL CITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH BROKEN SANITIZER DISPENSER. WHEN TURNED ON DISPENSER LEAKS AND PROVIDES A QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SANITIZER DISPENSER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
Serious Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED FLOOR CLEANER HOOKED UP TO DISH SANITIZER LINE IN GRILL CITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS UTILIZING FLOOR CLEANER AS SANITIZER FOR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL CHEMICALS ARE USED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTERER'S INSTRUCTION AND IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CREATE A HAZZARD FOR EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS. MANAGER DISCONNECTED FLOOR CLEANER AND WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED SINK AS WELL AS ALL DISHES THAT WERE WASHED USING FLOOR CLEANER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GRILL CITY AREA DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHERE FOOD SERVED DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS IS SOLD, BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS IN SELF SERVICE RAW FISH BUFFETT TO BE KNOCKED OVER WITH HANDLES TOUCH RAW FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TONGS ARE STORED IN A WAY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR WTIH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DOES NOT ATTRACT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN GRILL CITY REAR AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2629729 DATED JANUARY 14 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SCRATCHED IN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL CITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 14, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, SEAFOOD, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP SINK BEHIND CITY GRILL HOT FOODS SECTIONS.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE STORED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER AND KEPT ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC AND FOOD EMPLOYEE ORGANIZED AND REVISED SHELLSTOCK TAGS. -COS.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. AUTO-CHLOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO MAINTANENCE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS NOW MAINTAINING 50 PPM. -COS.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE PRODUCE ROOM UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLUEBOARDS AND CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS USED FOR HOT FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIPPER WELLS WITH STAGNANT WATER IN THE HOT FOODS SECTIONS. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR ALL DIPPER WELLS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD TRAYS IN THE CRISPY TOWN HOT FOOD SECTION STORED FACING UP ON THE PREP TABLE BEHIND HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL CITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD CUTTING ROOM. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE HOT FOODS DISHWASHING AREA, AND A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL CITY FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND SINKS WERE REPAIRED.-COS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL WASTECANS INSIDE OF THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTECNAS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Dec 22, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK AT DRAIM PLUMBING BENEATH 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA. PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED 12/15/2025 NOTED STANDING WATER BENEATH PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE PLUMBING LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT AND SEAFOOD AREA 4-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Dec 15, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED THROUGHOUT THE VARIOUS HOT FOOD KIOSKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MEAT AND FISH AREA AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS. ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER PREP TABLES, AND ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. UNDER THE MEAT PREP CUTTING TABLES IN REAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER BULK RAW BOXED MEAT. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-3-25. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPING FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR RATS BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 9, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 27, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 24, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 13,2025; REPORT #26119212 #38) 6-501.111: STILL WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES AT STORAGE AREA ON WALLS AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE MOLDED AND ROTTEN FOODS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE PREMISES AGAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). #54) 5-501.15: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. SPILLED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS AND GROUND AROUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS, KEEP CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). TODAY WE OBSERVED GREASE ON CEMENT GROUND. MUST SCRAPE ALL EXCESS ENCRUSTED LAYER OF SOLID/MELTED GREASE AROUND GREASE CONTAINERS.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Jun 13, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE REAR FISH PREP AREA.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN ADOBO AT 125.8F, VEGGIE STEW AT 128.6F, BEEF STEW AT 125,7F, EGG ROLL AT 110.6F, MUNG BEAN DESSERT AT 120.4F, FRIED EGGPLANT AT 112.4F,FISH SOUP AT 113.8F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $480.00 HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS STORED AT COLD UNITS BY THE FISH AREA IN SELLING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3EACH CUT FRESH FRUIT SALADS IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 52.8F; 4 EACH LACHE FLAN AT TEMP OF 51.4F; 4 PIECES OF SIOPAO ASADO AT TEMP OF 52.8F; 17 EACH OF BUKO PANDAN AT TEMP OF 55.4F; 47 TRAYS OF IRENE PUTO CALASIAO AT TEMP OF 52.8F TO 55.8F; 7 TRAYS SARI SARI PICHI PICHI PANDANMN AT TEMP OF 55.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES. POUNDS 350.VALUE 1.200 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE: HOT WATER AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 110F AND HOT UNIT BY THE FISH AREA AT TEMP OF 97.8F.BOTH UNITS TCS FOODS WERE STORED IN IT. HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE. COLD UNIT BY THE FISH AREA AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 52.1F. IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. BOTH UNITS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER TWO HUNDRED RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA:ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES, CARDBOARDS.ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND BY THE MOP SINK. RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD PALLETS AND BETWEEN THEM;PRESENTLY NO GNAWED FOOD WAS OBSERVED. OVER 100 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON SHELF,BOXES AND FLOORS BY THE REAR DOOR. RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD PALLETS AND BETWEEN THEM; SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED AT WEST SITE OF STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE MOLDED,AND RATTEN FOODS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE AGAIN PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS (FOR FISH SLICING/SCALING) IN REAR FISH PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR RACKS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS OPEN. LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. SPILLED GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND AROUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS, KEEP CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND BAILER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FISH WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.

Apr 18, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, PORK, CHICKEN) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Apr 1, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ARE COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Aug 29, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED FRYERS, REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN AREA NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. ALL EQIPMENT NO LONGER IN USE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AND STORED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CAUSE A PEST CONCERN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN COOKING AREA CONTAINING UNUSED FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT/FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT GRILL CITY PREP AREA AND AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Sep 19, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA, 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT NOODLE STREET PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND INDOOR GARBAGE AREA BY REAR HALLWAY IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND MEAT PREP AREAS, DEAD ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA CABINET UNDER UNUSED PEPSI SODA DISPENSER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA CABINETS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT ALL PREP AREAS/MEAT STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT/FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT GRILL CITY PREP AREA AND AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Mar 10, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.

Mar 7, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IN MEN'S STAFF ROOM WAS MEASURED AT 73 F AND HOT WATER IN NOODLE STREET HAND SINK WAS MEASURED AT 93 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-306.13 (A) OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES AND TOUCHING FISH FROM RAW FISH AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY. RAW ANIMAL FOOD INCLUDING FISH SHALL NOT BE OFFERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF MEMBER TO SUPERVISE DISPLAY AREA OR PROVIDE ANOTHER APPROPRIATE SOLUTION. MANAGER PROVIDED EMPLOYEE TO SURPERVISE SECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 OBSERVED RAW FISH ON DISPLAY FOR CONSUMER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMER. MANAGER MOVED FISH TO DISPLAY WITH SNEEZE GURARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CRISPY TOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2571777 DATED FEBRUARY 27TH 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES AND SURROUNDING AREA. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE/ DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 27, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, PORK, CHICKEN) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE TOILET AND WALK OUT OF TOILET ROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO HOT WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS HAD NO HOT WATER: CUSTOMER SINK NEAR LOBSTER (90 F), SEAFOOD SECTION NEAR DISPLAY (88 F), SEAFOOD SECTION NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA (79 F), MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM (70 F) , & NOODLE STREET HAND SINK (80 F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK IN STREET FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT USING A PORTABLE HAND SINK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED EXTENSION REQUEST GRANTED UNTIL 3-7-2023
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES FROM RAW FISH AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY. RAW ANIMAL FOOD INCLUDING FISH SHALL NOT BE OFFERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF MEMBER TO SUPERVISE DISPLAY AREA OR PROVIDE ANOTHER APPROPRIATE SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES USING SANITIZER WATER WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE UTILIZING TEST STRIPS TO ENSURE A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IS BEING USED. MANAGER REPLACED SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS COLD TCS FOODS IN SEAFOOD SECTION HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS PORK TOCINO, 15 POUNDS BBQ PORK, 8 POUNDS BEEF TAPA, 6 POUNDS LONGANIZA, 8 POUNDS LONGANIZA SWEET, AND 1/2 POUND HAMONADO ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 DRAIN FLIES NEAR DRAIN IN REAR OF CRISPY TOWN NEAR COOLERS/ DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW FISH ON DISPLAY FOR CONSUMER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA; OBSERVED LEAK FROM WATER HEATER IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE/ DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CRISPY TOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON FLOOR IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK IN STREET FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT USING A PORTABLE HAND SINK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR ROOM AND IN FRONT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BY DISHMACHINE AREA.

Oct 14, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA (CRISPY TOWN) WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR ROOM AND INFRONT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS INCLUDING STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVINGS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NEXT TO STEAMER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE (2) GREASE RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BY DISHMACHINE AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH URINE INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR SEAFOOD/FISH PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR SEAFOOD/FISH PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

Mar 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 18, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AT MAIN HOT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER ARES NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. FOUND GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.

Apr 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN GRILL CITY SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS PROPERLY STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON STEAM TABLES IN THE GRILL CITY AND CRISPY TOWN AREAS: SAUSAGE AT 91.5F, PORK AT 105.6F, EGGS AT 81.8F, CHICKEN AT 109.1F, AND SHRIMP AT 104.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 100LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GRILL CITY: TRAY OF FISH HELD AT 48.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN GRILL CITY AND CRISPY TOWN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON SIDES OF HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OF GRILL CITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, INSIDE 2 DRAWER COOLER IN CRISPY TOWN, AND ON SHRINK WRAPPING MACHINE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Mar 12, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY DISH MACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA, AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Mar 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (FAR RIGHT) WITH SMALL OPENING ON CORNER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BROKEN (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (CRISPY TOWN)
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT EMPLOYEE REAR LUNCH AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY DISH MACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA, AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/PROCESSING AREA AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Apr 2, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SELF SERVICE FISH OPERATION DISPLAYED ON SEAFOOD SECTION. SELF SERVICE IS NOT PERMITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN FISH PREP AREA.

Mar 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SELF SERVICE FISH OPERATION DISPLAYED ON SEAFOOD SECTION. SELF SERVICE IS NOT PERMITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN FISH PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2279503 ISSUED ON 03-15-19 #16 FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1) ICE MACHINE (IN FISH PREP AREA) WITH VISIBLE DUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. (CORRECTED ON SITE - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Mar 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING MONEY FROM CASH REGISTER, TAKING ORDERS, SLICING AND CUTTING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED, PERSON IN CHARGE WHEN DOING MULTIPLE TASK AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES PRIOR TO FOOD PREPARATION AND ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING GARBAGE AND START SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD TO CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN REAR FISH PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FISH PREP AREA, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINKS INCLUDING WASHROOM HAND SINKS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING SERVED IN STREET FOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL. CEASE AND DESIST ISSUED AT STREET FOODS AREA LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated Corrected on site
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR MANILA CLAMS AND CHERRY STYLE CLAM NOT AVAILABLE DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. (COS - MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID CLAMS WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS TOTAL VALUE $30.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL (3) ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE DUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS PRODUCTS: LOBSTER BALLS AT 99.2F, FISHBALLS AT 107.8F, PORK AT 75.5F, EGGROLLS AT 99.8F, KIKIAM AT 98.9F, SQUIDBALLS AT 99.9F, FRIED BANANA AT 100.2F, CHICKEN BARBECUE AT 120.9, PORK BARBECUE AT 127.8F, GRILLED CHICKEN AT 125.7F, TURON AT 70.3F, CAMOTE Q AT 99.8F, CHICHARON BULAKLAK AT 79.9F, KWEK KWEK AT 98.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $2200.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 300 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: RICE CAKES AT 69.4F, SUMAN CASSAVA AT 68.9F, SPICY SQUID AT 70.6F, CHEESE PUTO AT 69.6F, MAJA BLANCA AT 65.9F, PICHI PICHI PANDAN AT 64.8F, BIKO AT 63.9F, CASSAVA CAKE AT 68.2F, GOAT CHEESE SALTED EGG AT 63.8F, PUTO UBE AT 69.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL $2200.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 300 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 (REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION). (CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE CITATION)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNCOVERED READY TO EAT FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE (LOCATED AT STREET FOODS AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD OR PHYSICAL BARRIER ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS FOR CUSTOMER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOILER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR FISH/MEAT PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BRAISING PAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOMEN AND MAN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING AND GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Mar 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMER#1 AT (GRILL CITY PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SERVICE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 19, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE SEAFOOD(CRISPY TOWN) PREP AREAS AND AT REAR MOP SINK AREAS.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE (CRISPY TOWN) PREP AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT/PROOFED,THE REAR LOADING DOCK DOUBLE EXIT DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENINGS, THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LEFT CORNER BOTTOM OF DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE REAR WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP LID THROUGHOUT GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND THE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST-FEED AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMER#1 AT (GRILL CITY PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELFS INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SERVICE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL-CITY PRODUCTION AREAS),(GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN) STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF DISH-MACHINE,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS(GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN),DISPLAY COOLERS (DRY FISH SECTION),EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE,LOCKERS AT REAR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL-CITY PRODUCTION AREAS,CRISPY TOWN) INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO,FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE PALLET AREAS AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT (GRILL CITY)FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN)PREP AREAS AND DETAIL AND SANITIZE WALLS IN SAME AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE,3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR LOW HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS AT CUSTOMERS MENS TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MEAT DEPT MARKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND STORE ON TOP OF ICE MAKERS, NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKERS AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 8, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND/BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACKS OR WALL MAGNETIC KNIFE STORAGE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER (BARBECUE STORAGE).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL PREP AREA, (2) DISH MACHINE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREA.---------FLOOR INSIDE MAIN (FOOD) WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.--------FLOOR INSIDE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AD MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS AROUND FISH/SEAFOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE SHAVER DRAINING INTO PLASTIC PAN (CRISPY TOWN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN/EXTEND ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.-------MUST REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FISH/SEAFOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND SOME DEBRIS.

Nov 17, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Observed deep, dark grooves in the cutting board used to prep the coconuts. Instructed facility to replace or repair and maintain. Observed tin foil being used to cover soup warmers. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain proper lids.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment at Grill city, Noodle Street, Crispy Town, and in the meat and seafood department and around the mop sink in the rear prep area by Crispy Town. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the seafood prep area to have standing water. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed dirt accumulation on the wall around the mop sink in the Crispy Town rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no sink stoppers at the three compartment sink in the rear prep area behind Noodle Street. Observed the drain pipe at the seafood prep area dishwashing 3 compartment sink to partially drain onto floor. Instructed facility to repair so pipe drains into drain only and to maintain.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed the bulk food container scoops resting inside of the food. Instructed facility to store scoops in a manner where the handle is outside of the food to help prevent contamination.

Sep 1, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

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