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Popeyes

9516 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

90cited violations
1serious tier
18inspections
62tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2578263
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262120
20253140
2024160
20222140
20204171
20194150
20182120

Inspections

  1. May 7, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  2. Jan 14, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR USE THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLEAN (WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP) AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. -THE MONITORS IN THE FRONT. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BUN TOASTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK. -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE BISCUIT OVEN).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS. THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMN WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CRACK IN THE WALL BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WITH THE LEAKS) AND BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  3. Jul 3, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OR WALL SPLATTER. THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE WRAP MAKING STATION AND UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

  4. Mar 17, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND DRIP MARKS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  5. Jan 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  6. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACKROOM, REAR PREP, REAR FRY AREA AND FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  7. Apr 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS AND FREEZER GASKETS. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, WHEELS, AND RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN GROUT LINE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NON-MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

  8. Apr 21, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS ON SITE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS AND FREEZER GASKETS. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, WHEELS, AND RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED VARIOUS DEBRIS, INCLUDING CUT SHRUBBERY IN AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN GROUT LINE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NON-MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 4, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      REPEAT- OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  10. Aug 21, 2020 Short Form Complaint · 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. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 87 LIVE SMALL INSECTS ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND FLYING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLK NOT CLEAN OF DIRT, DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP, MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  11. Jun 8, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. POSTED FOR PIC WHEN TCS FOODS PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLK NOT CLEAN OF DIRT, DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP, MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  12. May 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. POSTED FOR PIC WHEN TCS FOODS PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL SERVICED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 41.0F OR LESS AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR MAINTAINING TCS FOODS-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLK NOT CLEAN OF DIRT, DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP, MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 9, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Sep 25, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND OVER 200 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, PIPES, CONDUITS, SHELVES, MONITORS AND CORDS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2268927 DATED 03/05/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -55. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  15. Mar 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  16. Jan 29, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS AND FREEZER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR PREP FREEZER, BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY, DISH WASHING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213885 ON 9-5-18:55-OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-42-090

  17. Sep 5, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11A OBSERVED THE RICE NOT ELEVATED 6"OFF THE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR6".

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11 C OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FREEZER FAN AND REAR OF THE COMPRESOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR PREP AREA.

  18. Jan 29, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW PANE BROKEN OF 2 PANE BROKEN(DID NOT GO THRU 2ND PANE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER, 1 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.