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1. Jun 10, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS SCOOPING FRIES WITH A METAL SCOOP INTO PAPER CUPS WITH LONG PAINTED FINGERNAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH PAINTED FINGERNAILS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHILE PERFORMING ANY TASK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR WITH ANY FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PUT GLOVES ON DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOLD HOLDING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.3F AND 110.3F. EGGS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED AN OPEN, UNCOVERED COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING BOX WITH RAW EGGS AT 54F. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE EGGS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED SEVERAL CLEAN STORED PLASTIC HOT HOLD HOLDING FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR CONDITION WITH MELTED PLASTIC AND BADLY STAIN, ENCRUSTED WITH BAKED ON GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

2. Mar 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

3. May 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SALADS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

4. May 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE WHILE TCS FOODS CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND EGGS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BOXES WITH SUPPLIES AND DECORATIVE ITEMS ON THE FLOORS IN DINING ROOMS NORTH AND NORTHWEST STROAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND.

5. Jan 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNUSED FROSTY MACHINE STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED.

6. Nov 29, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jul 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jul 27, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRIED WITH PAPER TOWEL CONTAINER; RETURNING IN PREP AREA AND HANDLED A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: REMOVED WITH GLOVED HANDS LETTUCE FROM BAG. NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE MENTIONED PRODUCT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON GLOVES AND HANDWASHING PROCEDURE TO MANAGER ON DUTY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     GREASE ON DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND GRIMES ON GROUND,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,MISSING GROUT BETWEEN SAID TITLES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS,REPAIR ISSUES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

10. Nov 14, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND LOWER COOLER AT PICK-UP WINDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      ALL RECEPTACLES IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

11. Jul 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

12. Mar 27, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

13. Mar 19, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY INSIDE CORRAL ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/6/17 REPORT#2116696 NOT CORRECTED. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED. 34 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT REDENT HARBORAGE.

14. Dec 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

15. Feb 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE DRAIN BOARD ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. INTERIOR SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE OFFICE IS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3- COMP AND 2-COMP SINKS IN REAR. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND CO2 TANKS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZE. FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD AND FILTERS. DETACHED CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

16. Apr 8, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT LINE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT 49.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP SIDE THAT WAS JUST PREPPED.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IN ACCESSIBLE AND INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF .OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT AND NO PAPER TOWELS WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CAN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL SINKS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER FRYER PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF AT CONDIMENT STORAGE IN DINING AREA,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,UNDER SIDE OF SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR BREAD RACK IN REAR AREA,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE.

17. Feb 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH AND DUST ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

18. Sep 25, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NEAR GRILL WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION . DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HADNLE BROKEN ON WENDYS WARMING OVEN IN REAR OR KITHCEN. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.