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Seashell Restaurant

6940 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County

166cited violations
6serious tier
31inspections
61tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2137180
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025290
2023260
20222190
20215170
2020171
20193300
20182142
20174132
2016290
20154261
2014150
2013130
2012140

Inspections

  1. May 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No paper towels Provided to prep area hand and employees restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      No food temperature measuring devices on site, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, unable to shut off water. instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

  2. Aug 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HELP ELIMINATE THE ODOR INSIDE OF THE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  3. Aug 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND TWELVE OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. FRONT DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN FOR ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED DURING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM STANDING WATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AS IT CAN BE A BREEDING AREA FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKING SHALL BE STORED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). FIRST OFFENSE.

  4. Dec 5, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  6. Jun 15, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • 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 (CATFISH, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, COOLERS, HOT HOLD UNITS).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA(CASES OF SLUSH MIX, CLEANING BUCKETS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  7. Mar 4, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 (BEEF 159.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 19, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 12, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 20-30 LIVE ROACHES AND 15 FLYING INSECTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE REACH IN COOLERS, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMING OUT OF THE HOT WATER TANK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jul 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

  11. Jul 8, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2521811 ON 6-23-21: 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  12. Jun 23, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  13. Feb 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK COLORS. INSTD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR ALL FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

  14. Sep 13, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-01

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  15. Jun 24, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION #54.A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION. OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

  16. Jun 17, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE, REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME F INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  17. Apr 3, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH IN STANDING WATER ON SHELF IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SOAP NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BIN WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, AND NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  18. Feb 15, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Nov 27, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, TRASH BIN OVERFLOWING WITH DEBRIS, SOILED PAPER TOWELS. TOILET ROOM WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

  20. Jun 21, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN, SHELVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST IN ALL AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED FISH IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGIE.ZIPLOCK/BAGIE TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED REAR BREADING STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, #10 CAN OPENERS, AND FOOD PREP TABLE/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD STORING SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE FLOOR. FOUND INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA STORAGE TRAYS FELL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACUUMULATED CLUTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGAINZE WHEN NOT BEING USED.

  21. Mar 20, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  22. Mar 16, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED, UNABLE TO GET HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  23. Dec 15, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.

  24. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.

  25. Sep 18, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

  26. Sep 11, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT, DRAIN AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR ON WALLS, STORAGE BOXES AND FLYING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

  27. Aug 4, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

  28. Jul 28, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT. ROACH AND SOILED CLOTH IN BASIN OF SINK, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME. INSTD TO HAVE CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BAGS OF VANILLA SHAKE MIX IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BOXES OF SHRIMP, FISH STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

    • 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

      LIVE ROACH NOTED IN EXPOSED HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR. LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 20) NOTED IN IN REAR ON WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1/14/14 REPORT 1307269 NOT CORRECTED: 32 DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 33 FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. 35 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. 36 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, FRYER VAT, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WHOLE CONTAINER OF MUSTARD SPILLED ON FLOOR AND LEFT UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE WALL PANELING AT NORTH WALL LEADING TO REAR. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME. ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIPE LEAKING UNDER TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

  29. Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. ALSO THE WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP UNDER. MUST REMOVE THE ICE THEN CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

  30. Mar 14, 2013 Complaint · 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 CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e., CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

  31. Jan 27, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND MOTOR HARDWARE, AND PREP TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR THRU-OUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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.