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Popeye's

3352 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

85cited violations
3serious tier
26inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1622615
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20252112
2024140
2023120
2022160
2021110
20202100
2019270
2018170
2017230
2016371
2015240
2014360
2013270
2012140
2011150

Inspections

  1. Feb 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCEDHULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.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.

  3. Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT COLESLAW COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.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.

  4. Apr 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DBBRI BUILDUP INSIDE AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  5. Apr 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER ( DR PEPPER) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILF

  6. Jun 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Mar 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

  8. Mar 24, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  9. Mar 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  10. Mar 27, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION

  11. Mar 21, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED THAT CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE IS ON PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID IS DAMAGED WITH HOLE AROUND 3" DIAMETER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTAINER COVER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-20(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/22/2018 REPORT #2213330.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED

  12. Aug 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      2-401.11(A)- OBSERVED SMOOTHIE AND OTHER DRINKS THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DRINKING IN THE SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRINK,EAT WHILE WORKING SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100.0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Jul 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jul 7, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH TOILET TISSUE PAPER ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Dec 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOT WATER DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS, PURSES, ETC.)STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.

  16. Apr 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Mar 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD AND WORK IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE GLOVES ARE PUT ON AND AT ANY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PLACED NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STOP USING ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES). INFORMED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MIRIAM VALDEZ ARRIVED AT 11:05AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE CHICKEN STATION AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TWO NORTH FRYERS(UNUSED) TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY OIL INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Dec 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,

  19. Mar 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,

  20. Dec 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER OR GRATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR DRAIN. FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS UNDER CHICKEN WARMER NOT SHATTER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  21. Jun 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE 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

      LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

  22. Jan 9, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Dec 24, 2013 Complaint · 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

      NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE FRONT, REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Jun 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  25. Oct 19, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGGS AND IN THE REAR AREA BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL TRIMMING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER /PREP TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCARD CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES AND CARDBOARDS) ON THE FLOOR GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  26. Aug 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EAST WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.