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Popeye's Chicken

5248 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

163cited violations
5serious tier
38inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
30212
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025230
20243140
2023130
2022160
20211101
2020250
20192250
20173120
2016381
20156321
20143110
2013432
2012160
20115200
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jul 10, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED WARMER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  2. Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED LID OF ICE MACHINE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE LID AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON FLOOR AND FAN UNIT IN SLIDING-DOOR WALK-IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL.

  3. Jul 19, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 1, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. PLASTIC DRINKING PITCHERS WERE BEING STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO BE ABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED PLASTIC DRINKING PITCHERS FROM HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON WIRE RACK IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/04/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2587591 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING PANEL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jan 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWQASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING BEING STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING PANEL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  6. Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  7. Jul 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD ON DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  8. Nov 3, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 48.3 F INSIDE THE EAST WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WEST WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT EAST WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EAST WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

  9. Aug 7, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR DISH, NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE OF PREP NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT EACH HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS @ 45.3F - 48.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS WHILE IN COLD HOLDING. OPERATOR DISCARDED 10LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $70. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG TOP OF WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  10. Jan 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR GROUT IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING. WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES TO MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE SHELF IN COLESLAW COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOARDS SHELF MUST SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE UNIT,MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,SWEET ICED TEA UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOURS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOURS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  12. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE SHELF IN COLESLAW COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOARDS SHELF MUST SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE UNIT,MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,SWEET ICED TEA UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED HAS 1 BROKEN LID AND ANOTHER LID WITH 4" INCH HOLE AT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE EXTERIOR STORAGE UNIT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOURS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER(S) NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVINGS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES 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 AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT CHICKEN PREP/FRYER AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Mar 23, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  15. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE EAST SIDE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA (WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE)AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC COVING/BASEBOARD BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RIPPED OFF/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND RE GLUE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  16. Aug 8, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Aug 4, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Found rear exposed hand sink in disrepair. Hand sink is currently disconnected from water source because of plumbing issue (pipe is broken under sink). Instructed must provide properly function hand sinks that are easily accessible at all times (with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found broken handle on doors that open to walk in cooler (where raw chicken is stored). Instructed to repair and maintain. Found broken gasket on sliding walk in cooler door. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Found several items throughout kitchen and storage stored directly on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Found broken hot water handle on right faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Found reach in cooler in front prep area in disrepair. Cooler is not turned on, and door is broken. No food stored inside. Instructed to repair and use cooler, or remove it from kitchen area to prevent pest harborage.

  18. Jan 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOOSE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  19. Oct 13, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE THE SMALL COOLER DOOR TO THE CHICKEN COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR.

  20. Oct 6, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE PREP ONE DOOR COOLERS (2) WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #42- ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR TAPE AS LINER FOR THE EXTERIOR OF FRONT COOLERS. DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE THE SMALL COOLER DOOR TO THE CHICKEN COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING GLASS/PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  21. Jun 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE PREP ONE DOOR COOLERS (2), AND CHICKEN PREP FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CRACKED/MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BULK FLOUR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.

  22. Mar 3, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  23. Feb 24, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-21-14 NOT CORRECTED #35- MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, ENCRUSTED IN THE FRYER WHEELS AND IN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS OF THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      HOLES IN THE CEILING AND UPPER WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      DIRTY AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP/FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT THE LEFT NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  24. Feb 17, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SOAP IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMANS WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS AND A LIVE RAT IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE GARAGE. NO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED IN THE GARAGE. GARAGE USED FOR STORAGE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE DOCUMENTS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND LIVE RATS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE STORAGE AREA FOR RATS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ANY NOTED HOLES OR OPENINGS MUST BE SEAL AND ALL CARDBOARD REMOVED FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE GARAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. TALL REACH-IN BISCUIT COOLER DOOR WITH HOLE AND SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, ENCRUSTED IN THE FRYER WHEELS AND IN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS OF THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      HOLES IN THE CEILING AND UPPER WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      DIRTY AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP/FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT THE LEFT NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPAIR BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  25. Nov 21, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER LINE AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL LOOSE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHEET (FRONT WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR HALLWAY PREP AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

  26. Nov 12, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1460032 ISSUED ON 05-22-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA.

    • 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 SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER LINE AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL LOOSE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHEET (FRONT WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR HALLWAY PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS.

  27. May 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING.

  28. Sep 6, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  29. Jul 22, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING. MANAGER PHONED HEATER TECHICIAN TO FIX PROBLEM. PREMISES NOW HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER (WATER TEMPERTURE 110F). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      BUILD OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  30. Feb 25, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  31. Feb 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO ACCESSIBLE HOT WATER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, WATER TEMP AT 40.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARY USE REAR EXPOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED IN FRONT PREP AREA BY MONDAY, FEB. 25, 2013. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  32. Jun 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Walk in coolers sheelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repaired.Front counter shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, cooler shelving racks, and kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Front counter shelving need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under cooking equipment, kitchen storage shelving, storage room not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room needs detailed cleaning(corners), floor tiles in prep area(rear)had missing grout, shall be repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged/stained, ceiling tiles in dining area by front counter/prep area shall be replaced, wall that had hole on wall in rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shields inwalk in cooler, storage room shall be provided, light shield need detailed cleaning in prep areas.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      3compartment sink(1st faucet)leaking, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents need cleaning.

  33. Dec 27, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  34. Dec 20, 2011 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOPSINK AREA AND ON WALLS FRONT AREA ABOVE PREP COOLER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES,DETAIL CLEAN AREAS,ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND MUST CONTACT PEST COMPANY; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-27-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP BY COFFEE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK AT THE REAR AREA,MUST BE FIXED; LITTLE WATER COMING OUT FROM THE FAUCET IN HAND SINK,MUST BE FIXED

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN ITS PROPER PLACE

  35. May 9, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  36. May 9, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  37. May 2, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #361345,11-03-10 NOT CORRECTED,FOUND #35 WALL TILES MISSING IN PREP AREA NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND # 36 LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDER WARMER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-09-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER RESISTANT OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS CLINGING TO WALLLS,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AND TILES NEAR HANDSINK AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED

  38. Nov 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Front storage counter, sinks, cooking equipment, storage shelves and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor in prep area, storage garage and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Walls and ceiling in garage not maintained. Instructed to seal openings. Wall tile missing in prep area near one compartment sink. Instructed to replace missing tile.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light bulbs not shielded under warmer. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Odor noted in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to repair exhaust fans for proper ventilation.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.