Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	3	0
2025	3	35	0
2024	1	12	1
2023	3	29	1
2021	1	9	0
2020	1	16	2
2019	2	20	1
2017	1	3	0
2015	1	6	1
2013	4	19	3
2012	1	4	0
2011	4	13	0

May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY INGREDIENTS WITH LABELS FOR ALL REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BEEF BACON AND SAUSAGE PATTIES STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE.

Aug 6, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 14, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, DICED TOMATOES (53.3F), RAW EGGS(52.8F), RAW CHICKEN WINGS (52.F), RAW GROUND BEEF(51.9F), SLICED ITALIAN BEEF (51.6F), TZATZIKI SAUCE (51F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 AND 150 LBS OF PRODICT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP, SALES, FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.
Severity not stated
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SEVERAL CIGARETTE BUTTS ON RIM OF UTILITY SINK. NO PERSON SHALL SMOKE IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR IN ANY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED

Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

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

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (EGGS, OMELETS, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION .
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLERS. EGG 68.1F, HAMBURGER 59.4F, CORNED BEEF 58.3F, RAW BACON 57.4F, FISH 57.3F, CHICKEN 57.1F CHEESE 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F-60.2F. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET COVERED WITH PLASTIC ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.

Mar 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PHONE, PREPARING FOOD ALL WHILE WEARING GLOVES. HE THEN TOOK THE GLOVES OFF AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. WHEN INFORMED HE NEED TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE THEN WET THEM, DRIED THEM WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH SITTING IN WATER OF A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F), IN A COOLER OR BY MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING PRACTICES.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE AND MULTI-TASKING WHILE WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING FOODS AND AFTER WASHING HANDS. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD. MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.

Oct 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Oct 23, 2023 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, IN THE SINK NEAR THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY AREA, BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE GAS STATION, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE AISLES AND UNDER THE CHIP SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Oct 18, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND HANDLE A CREDIT CARD AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE FRENCH TOAST WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. TWO BOXES OF CHICKEN WINGS SITTING IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY OF THAWING OUT TCS FOODS: UNDER RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE COOLER.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, IN THE SINK NEAR THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY AREA, BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE GAS STATION, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE AISLES AND UNDER THE CHIP SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE TELEPHONE STORED ON THE WAX PAPER NEAR THE SERIVCE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; THAT IS USED TO WRAP READY TO EAT FOODS AND UNCOOKED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING THE TELEPHONE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO RACKS OF BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COFFEE GRINDS AND LIQUID SPILLS IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CABINETS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BOXES IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BROKEN-DOWN BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE FREEZER NEAR THE SLUSHY AND COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOEXES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CEILING DAMAGED. MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Mar 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE AT MINIMUM A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN ROLLS OF GROUND BEEF IN A PAN NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK THAWING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY OF THAWING OUT TCS FOODS: UNDER RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLER FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY, PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING PANELS AND REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE'S WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION

Mar 18, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PRESENTED ONE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MAINTAINED WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE AT MINIMUM A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED DELI MEAT IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXPIRATION DATES RANGING BETWEEN 3/4/20-3/6/20: TURKEY HAM (4LB/$3), HAM (4LB/$3) AND PASTRAMI (5LB/$4). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS $26.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: HARD BOILED EGGS 66F. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED IN-USE BOTTLES OF MILD SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND OTHER CONDIMENTS NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PREPPED FOOD (RAW CHICKEN, SLICED ONION, SLICED TOMATOES ETC) STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE REAR 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, DELI COOLER, 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL MOPS IN POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY, PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING PANELS AND REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Nov 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT DELI MEATS AND CHEESE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARKING TO IDENITIFY THE SHELF LIFE AFTER OPENED FOR ALL READY TO EAT MEATS, CHEESE. ALSO ANY FOODS PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE BINS, FLOUR, SUGAR. MUST IDENTIFY WITH COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE BINS, FLOUR, SUGAR. MUST IDENTIFY WITH COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE UNITS IN GROCERY STORE NOT CLEAN/ MAINED AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND DOOR OF WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

Nov 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT DELI MEATS AND CHEESE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARKING TO IDENITIFY THE SHELF LIFE AFTER OPENED FOR ALL READY TO EAT MEATS, CHEESE. ALSO ANY FOODS PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES AND SANDWICHES INSIDE TO- GO COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE LIST OF ALL INGREDIENTS ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE BINS, FLOUR, SUGAR. MUST IDENTIFY WITH COMMON NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE UNITS IN GROCERY STORE NOT CLEAN/ MAINED AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Serious Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. COLD WATER CAN ONLY BE OPERATED UNDERNEATH SINK. MUST REPAIR IN 2- DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND DOOR OF WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR PRE AREA SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STORE FRONT SALES AREA AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE REAR ICE MACHINE.

Oct 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 45F, VALUED AT $10, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 46F, VALUED AT $6, AND 5 LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 125F VALUED AT $70. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD BELOW 40F AND HOT FOOD AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 08/23/13, NOT DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND DEEP FREEZERS. INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR PREP. MAINTAIN SAME.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO TEMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Aug 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 60 LB OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 62F TO 65F, AND 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 59F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED0 CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Jul 11, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AREA(CUSTOMER ORDER/PICK-UP WINDOW), STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND WASHBOWL AND TOILET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DOOR TO WASHROOM AND ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

Jul 5, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER WHERE EGGS AND MILK ARE STORED HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.8-45 DEGREES. UNIT ALSO USED TO STORE NON-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(POP, JUICE etc), INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT REPAIRMAN AND HAVE COOLER SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT WHICH CAN ONLY BE USED TO STORE NON-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND RELEASED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

EGGS-46.8 DEGREES, MILK-44.2, 45.6, 44.8, 44.6, AND 46.7 DEGREES. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED BY ANYONE ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE EGGS, SAUSAGE, AND SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AREA(CUSTOMER ORDER/PICK-UP WINDOW), STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY EXIT DOORS, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND WASHBOWL AND TOILET.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY(INCLUDING COOKING) EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DOOR TO WASHROOM AND ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Jun 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED BY ANYONE ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE SALADS,CHICKEN, AND SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AREA(CUSTOMER ORDER/PICK-UP WINDOW), STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY EXIT DOORS, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND WASHBOWL AND TOILET.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY(INCLUDING COOKING) EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DOOR TO WASHROOM AND ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Apr 6, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

HINGES ON DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER NEED TIGHTENING, DOORS NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Sep 9, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Sep 8, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE,CAPPUCINO AND CARIBBEAN CREME MACHINES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. (IF PRESENT MUST PROVIDE ACCESS FOR INSPECTION)

Aug 30, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND NEW PIPES ADDED FOR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE,CAPPUCINO AND CARIBBEAN CREME MACHINES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. (IF PRESENT MUST PROVIDE ACCESS FOR INSPECTION)
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Aug 15, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PAINT OR INSTALL TILE ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND,IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FRONT DOOR,AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA SHELVES. SEAL OPENING AROUND WASHROOM OUTLET COVER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT DIRTY DOORS TO SIDE STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE FINGER PRINTS AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY SHIELD LIGHT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE,CAPPUCINO AND CARIBBEAN CREME MACHINES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. (IF PRESENT MUST PROVIDE ACCESS FOR INSPECTION)
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE BEANS ARE PROCESSED AND COFFEE AND CAPPUCINO MAKERS ARE LOCATED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR,SIDE AND OFFICE STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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