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John's Live Poultry

5955 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

86cited violations
2serious tier
21inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Live Poultry)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2304758
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2022130
20214100
20205412
2019590
2018150
2016150
2015130
2014280

Inspections

  1. Aug 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • 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 DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Feb 7, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      FOUND A WORKING CONTAINER (SPRAY BOTTLE) OF BLEACH WATER UNLABELED AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA. MUST LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE CAGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 7, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  4. Sep 29, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2511168 ON 6/11/2021. #55. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MSUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. #55.OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MSUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. 55. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TIMES IN FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 738-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jun 11, 2021 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRONT REFRIGERATOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MSUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TIMES IN FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL PARTS OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND PROPERTY USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE KEPT NEAT AND CLEAN AND SHOULD NOT PRODUCE ANY OFFENSIVE ODORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AREAS.

  6. Jan 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH GREASE TRAP IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 29, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 28, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FEATHER PRESENT ON EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS ON BIRD CAGES. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED.which COMES OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ON TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38- NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030c

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CHICKEN CAGE, AND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR WITH BIRD'S FEATHERS, BLOOD AND BIRD'S FECES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALSO. WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE BIRD'S CAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS ON BIRD CAGES. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

      NOTICE OF CLOSURE/LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED "CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION" SIGN COVERING THE CITY OF CHICAGO SIGN. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT MOVE, REMOVE,ALTER OR CONCEAL SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. May 18, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKENS AND EGGS TOUCHING IN FRONT COOLER. MUST SEPERATE TCS FOODS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL QUAIL EGGS PACKAGED ON A PLASTIC BAG FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS,AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND OZ.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING THE CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW, UNEVEN WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL TO MAKE NON-POROUS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF 72.3F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; 73.8-77.5F AT HANDSINKS/WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING ON TO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW ALL WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED.which COMES OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ON TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38- NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030c

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CHICKEN CAGE, AND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR WITH BIRD'S FEATHERS, BLOOD AND BIRD'S FECES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALSO. WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE BIRD'S CAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING (UNEVEN FLOORS; LARGE CRACKS, WATER POOLING IN AREAS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INSIDES OF CHICKEN CAGES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CAGES. OBSERVED DAMAGED/ HEAVILY SOILED PLASTIC CURTAIN HANGING IN DOORWAY. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCOVERED LIGHTS ABOVE HALLWAY ABOVE CHICKEN CAGES. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING ABOVE CHICKENS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 3/11/20. LAST INSPECTION 4/03/20. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Apr 3, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL QUAIL EGGS PACKAGED ON A PLASTIC BAG FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS,AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND OZ.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      WALL FAN HAS NO MESH WIRE/SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECTS COMING TO THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MESH WIRE /SCREEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING THE CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CHICKEN CAGE, AND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR WITH BIRD'S FEATHERS, BLOOD AND BIRD'S FECES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALSO. WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE BIRD'S CAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DESIGNATE A PLACE WHERE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS (SUCH AS SHOES, BAG PACK ETC STORED ON THE SHELVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  11. Mar 11, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL QUAIL EGGS PACKAGED ON A PLASTIC BAG FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS,AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND OZ.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      WALL FAN HAS NO MESH WIRE/SCRENN TO PREVENT INSECTS COMING TO THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MESH WIRE /SCREEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING THE CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CHICKEN CAGE, AND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR WITH BIRD'S FEATHERS, BLOOD AND BIRD'S FECES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALSO. WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE BIRD'S CAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DESIGNATE A PLACE WHERE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS (SUCH AS SHOES, BAG PACK ETC STORED ON THE SHELVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  12. Nov 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Oct 24, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE HALLWAY AND REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Sep 11, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Sep 3, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS OR THE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP, OFFICE, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #49 AND 55 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2288846 ON 5/15/19: 49 - 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, AND HAND WASHING SINKS. 55 - 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND DUST. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH ANIMAL FEED, BLOOD, URINE AND FECES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  16. May 15, 2019 Complaint · 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 ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, AND HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND DUST. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH ANIMAL FEED, BLOOD, URINE AND FECES.

  17. Feb 14, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNUSED/NOT WORKING WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR OR MAINTAIN IN CLEAN CONDITION. OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CHICKEN FEATHERS ON FOOD PREP TABLES AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOT CLEAN FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SUCH AS FRONT SHELF NEXT TO COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELF AT FRONT AND SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE CAGES AT FRONT AREA MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOOR MORE OFTEN IN RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY BETWEEN FLOOR, WALL AND COOLER AT FRONT KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL SUCH AS BLOOD SPLASH ON WALL OR FEATHERS ON WALL. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND WALL BY THE CAGES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION FOR NEW HIRING GIVEN.

  18. Jul 22, 2016 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

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CHICKEN BEING SLAUGHTERED/PROCESSED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED 3 DOOR COOLER REAR INTERIOR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE FRONT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

  19. Dec 15, 2015 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

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN SLAUGHTERING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  20. Apr 7, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

  21. Jan 24, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Front counter cabinet had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving/racks were live poultry is kept not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors that had broken/damaged floor tiles shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceilings that had exposed raw wood, gaps, peeling paint in prep areas, front counter area shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear prep area shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      No mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink to premises wit hot, and cold running water under city pressure, per city code. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas, bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.