Popeye's

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	12	0
2025	2	19	0
2024	2	8	0
2023	4	35	1
2022	3	11	2
2021	1	8	0
2020	1	4	0

Jul 9, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 2, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOOSE HOTWATER HANDLE AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAM FROM REPORT #2632201 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/2026. (16)4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (55)6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING. (57)2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 5, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES

Feb 23, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

May 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEXERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ALONG FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND COOLER/FREEZERS SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Jun 10, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Mar 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN ONE OF THE COMPARMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING (70F) WATER, BY REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES (MANAGERS INCLUDED) TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Nov 22, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18: OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Oct 4, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 11, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.7-62.4F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. GHOST PEPPER WINGS (48.9F), CHICKEN QUARTERS (60.9F-61.3F), 3 BOXES OF CHICKEN CUT UP (46.7-47.9F), COLESLAW (48.9F), CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (62.4F), SPICY TNEDERS (48.3F), RICE (62.4F) MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41 F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 400LBS AT $1,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 50.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH IN ORDER GET TAG REMOVED.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 14, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED ON DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENTS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2022 AT 9:55PM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGNAGE SHALL NOT BE ALTERED, COVERED NOR REMOVED. FACILITY HAD ADVERTISEMENTS REMOVED AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 11/14/22 AND LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 70 F. MANAGER HAD HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2566282 DATED 10-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TREAT ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES. SAID REPORT ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED 7 SMALL FLIES AND 6 ROACHES; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

Oct 31, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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 (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 2 DEAD LARGE RODENTS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INCLUDING NEAR SERVICE LINE, NEAR DISHES, AND NEAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN DRAIN CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK. FAUCET CANNOT BE TURNED OFF AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2510735 DATED 6-3-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS, REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ACQUIRE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN WALLS, AND ENSURE EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. CAUSING WATER LEAK AT TIMES WHEN IT DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT AREA UNDER CASH REGISTER COUNTER, NEAR FOOD HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT IN NEED OF REPAIR AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT, CARDBOARD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Sep 3, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND LINE(PIPE) ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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