Pass

I 57 Smokehouse

1648 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 28, 2026

I 57 Smokehouse was last inspected on September 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 28, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found mod wearing a sleeveless top in the food prep area. Instructed to wear the proper clothing when in the food prep area.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area with stains, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain tiles and vents

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found the toilet room with poor lighting. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

43 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers or personnell in the prep areas must wear a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep area(s).

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the nozzles on the beverage machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all nozzles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area with stains, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain tiles and vents

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found light shields in the prep area in front of the 3-compartment sink damaged and/or missing.instructed to replace and maintain light shields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Cfm on site has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers or personnell in the prep areas must wear a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep area(s).

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the nozzles on the beverage machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all nozzles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area with stains, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain tiles and vents

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found light shields in the prep area in front of the 3-compartment sink damaged and/or missing.instructed to replace and maintain light shields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Cfm on site has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door reach in cooler with duct tape on side by handle, holding gasket in place. Instructed to replace gasket and maintain in good working condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed front service area and rear refrigeration/storage with raw wood wall base. Instructed to paint or stain as a means of preventing moisture buildup, also making easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ac vents in rear prep area with a heavy buildup of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamination of food contact surfaces and foods prepared in area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in need of cleaning and or replacing. Cuts deep grooves. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean all grease and charcol residue. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outdoor enclosure in poor reair. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in need of cleaning and or replacing. Cuts deep grooves. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean all grease and charcol residue. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35-45 droppings along wall bases under 3 compartment and 1 compartment sink. In rear area and middle area. Instructed manager to clean all areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in need of cleaning and or replacing. Cuts deep grooves. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean all grease and charcol residue. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle on rear 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to install new handle. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent system in need of cleaning to remove some sripping grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in rear prep area in need of replacing where cracked. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food prep areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to wear and have all employees in the food prep areas wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards with deep grooves and stains. Instructed manager to replace or sand cutting boards to maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards aong walls in front counter area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners near electrical box, beverage shelving units, beverage coolers, and ice machine in front storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lids on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace all missing lids and maintain. Dumpsters shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards aong walls in front counter area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food(pork sausage) in prep cooler dated 6/11/22 at improper cold holding temperature range of 46f-48f. Instructed person in charge that all cold food must be at 41f or below. Person in charge voluntarily denatured and discarded 40# of hot links at cost of $300. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease residue inside fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up in corners and behind equipment of grime and grease residue on floors. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in washroom and rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under beverage machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, utility, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls, along baseboards, around pipe fittings in prep an storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in washroom and rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked ribs 74.1f and turkey tips 103.2f-105.8f stored at improper temperature in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximtely 100lbs and $200 of product. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered along walls and corners in furnace room, 20 mice droppings scattered on shelving unit on floor tiles, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under hand washing sink in washroom, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in northwest corner near reach-in cooler, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners near soda dispenser unit in front storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under beverage machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, utility, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls, along baseboards, around pipe fittings in prep an storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared ready to eats foods, cole slaw, foods prepared and held more than 24 hours. Must be date marked. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: : observed prepared ready to eats foods, cole slaw, foods prepared and held more than 24 hours. Must be date marked. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared ready to eats foods, cole slaw, foods prepared and held more than 24 hours. Must be date marked. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. Observed one large live roach crawling on floor by bbq pit. Also 5- mice dropping on to- go paper bag storage shelves, 16- on floor in hot water room,21 mice droppings on floor behind freezer in rear store room. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas.recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for pic. Instructed to provide for all managers with city of chicago food certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  18. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris inside fryer cabinets, on surfaces of rolling carts, prep tables and holding units. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no toliet tissue in employee washroom. Instructed to provide toilet tissue in washroom at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease, dirt and food debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile above 3-compartment sink along west wall. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  19. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean policy and procedures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wash cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris inside fryer cabinets, on surfaces of rolling carts, prep tables and holding units. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair on washroom door. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area and openings along baseboards in prep area. Instructed manager to replace all stained ceiling tiles and seal all openings along baseboards.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable light bulb in rear prep area near pit. Instructed manager to replace light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on duty or valid certificate posted when rib tips (144.2f) prepared and served. A chicago certified manager must be on site at all times tcs food is prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean policy and procedures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed five pans of cooked rib tips stored in hot holding unit at improper temperature 53.4f-88.5f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 200lbs and $1000 of rib tips. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings ob floor along walls in furnace room and 20 mice droppings inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wash cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris inside fryer cabinets, on surfaces of rolling carts, prep tables and holding units. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair on washroom door. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area and openings along baseboards in prep area. Instructed manager to replace all stained ceiling tiles and seal all openings along baseboards.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease, dirt and food debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable light bulb in rear prep area near pit. Instructed manager to replace light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  21. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of potentially hazardous food: large deep pan of cooked pork rib tips dated yesterday 9/20/17 in cooler at improper temperature of 82.4.f. All product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 30lbs $100 value. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination not controlled, observed employee using same cloth to clean non food contact surfaces such as wooden block, then table next to block, then cutting board and tongs used for cutting ribs without changing cloth or properly sanitizing cloth inbetween useds. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Improper set up and operation of dish washing facilities. 3-compartment sink 1st basin is empty . Unclean cutting board not being washed or rinsed prior to sanitizing. Observed employee placing directly in 3rd basin and submerging into sanitizer. Also chlorine sanitizer at 3rd basin is at improper concentration, under 50ppm when tested with chemical test strips. Instd to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all multi use equipment. Violation 7-38-030 critical

  22. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from 8/31/17 report 2081393 not corrected: 18- mice activity noted. Mice droppings noted scattered on floor behind chest freezer in front of prep area , in rear on floor behind chest freezer, and scattered along wall base in various areas. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Violation 7-42-090 critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Large butcher block on site in poor repair, open seams, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non food contact equipment must be cleaned and sanitized. Rear upright freezer inteior not clean. Instd to clean and sanitize.

  24. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: (2)large, deep containers of cooked pork ribs approx 37lbs) ranging from 80.7f 90.6f on shelf in prep area. Large container of turkey tips (approx 60lbs) improperly thawing in hot standing water at improper temperature of 89.6f. All product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 97lbs $200 value. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of improper pest control. 13 -large house flies, flying by prep table also found 40 mice droppings on floors by freezer in rear room and 20- inside cabinet of 2- compartment sink in prep area..must clean and sanitize areas and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed main 3- compartment by exposed hand sink not maintained, improper draining at slow intervals. Instd to repair and properly draining. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label and date on cooked pork link containers stored in regrfrigerator. Instructed to label and date on cooked food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling vents cover prep area. Must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked and unclean light shields in prep area. Must clean all shields and replace damaged shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink located in cooking prep area. Must install

  25. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods of approx 60-lbs of cooked pork links inside of cooler dated 8-30-2017 at improper temperatures ranging from 46.7f-52.0f. Must maintain cold foods at 40.0f or below. Also found 3- large deep containers of cooked pork rib tips, in prep area at improper temperatures of 83.7f to 118.9f. That was being improper cooled in deep containers. No temperature logs provided. Must cool foods in shallow pans from 140.0f to 70.0f in 2 hours and from 70.0f to 40.0f in 4- hours. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage. Large 5 gallon containers of barbeque sauce stored on floor in prep area. Instd to elevated and properly store at all times. Violation 7-38-005a serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of improper pest control. 13 -large house flies, flying by prep table also found 40 mice droppings on floors by freezer in rear room and 20- inside cabinet of 2- compartment sink in prep area..must clean and sanitize areas and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed main 3- compartment by exposed hand sink not maintained, improper draining at slow intervals. Instd to repair and properly draining. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label and date on cooked pork link containers stored in regrfrigerator. Instructed to label and date on cooked food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling vents cover prep area. Must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked and unclean light shields in prep area. Must clean all shields and replace damaged shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink located in cooking prep area. Must install.

  26. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  27. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent mice droppings on premises . 28 mice droppings under hand sink in prep area,11 droppings under 2- comp sink cabinet and 16 droppings under washroom hand sink cabinet. Must clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened to contact pest control for srvice. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside gargage waste grease and storage area shared with lounge not maintained. Garbage dumpsters not rodent proofed. Lids missing from both garbage dumpsters. Must replace lids.waste grease can encrusted on exterior lid and container with grease. Must clean. Serious violation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water inside 2- comp sink.must repair sink.

  28. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service utensils(plastic forks)to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards in washroom. Clean walls above 3-compartment sink. Clean all soiled light shields in prep area. Clean and paint walls in prep area(smoke buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear refrigerator.

  29. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink in prep area, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and ledges inside furnace room in rear. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service utensils(plastic forks)to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards in washroom. Clean walls above 3-compartment sink. Clean all soiled light shields in prep area. Clean and paint walls in prep area(smoke buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing light shields in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink. Secure loose faucet on sink in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

  30. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the 3-door cooler in the prep area not able to maintain the required temperature of 40f or lower. Ambient temperature was 50.9f by my thermometer and 50f per the coolers thermometer. Instructed to have the cooler fixed so as to maintain the required temperature. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 25lbs. Of chicken stored in the above mentioned cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 60.2f-62-9f. Manager denatured and discarded the product, valued at $143.50.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods: observed a food handler placing bread in the orders with her bare hands. Instructed to use wax paper, utensils, wear gloves (washing hands before/after use), etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks where the utensils are stored in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles above the pit and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leaks at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink by the exposed hand washing sink. Maintain same.

  31. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace the damaged door on the chest freezer in the rear in front of the office and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers, reach in freezers and the cabinet under the washbowl in the toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all the corners.

  32. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water per city code at none of the sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found the exposed handwashing sink in the prep area not accessible. A spatula was inside of it, a wrench was on it and 3 large containers were in front of it. Instructed to always have sink accessible and to use it for adequate hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (ribs, chicken, pork, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times during the preparation/serving of food. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Found the 3-compartment sink backing up in the side compartments when water is ran in the middle compartment. The water slowly drains. Instructed to have sink fix and to maintain it. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Found the previous non-compliance inspection report summary dated november 05, 2014 not posted in plain viewing of the customers. Instructed to always have summary posted in plain viewing of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace the damaged door on the chest freezer in the rear in front of the office and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers, reach in freezers and the cabinet under the washbowl in the toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all the corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reroute drain line from the washbowl in the toilet room to a floor drain and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store ice scoop in a sanitized bin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must have all food handlers take the food handlers requirement course.

  33. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods maintained at improper temperatures inside reach in cooler dated 11-3-2014. Pre-cooked and cooked foods-ribs-58.f,pork rib tips -63.9f,whole chicken-52.9f.must maintain cold foods at 40f or below. Meats removed and discarded by owner.-cdi total approx 23 lbs cost appox $65.00.critical violation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling and light shields in ceilings not clean ,dusty.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found drain line to air conditioner draining in rear washroom in bucket.must relocate waste line to floor drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer to monitor food temperatures.must provide for food handlers.

  34. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food ,pork hot links,not labled inside reach cooler maintained at 55f.cold food must be maintained at 40f or below.food was removed and discarded by manager, cdi. Cost $200.00. Approx 40lbs. Critical violation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Debris in furnance room and mop room.must clean/maintain.

  35. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and date coleslaw in reach-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in all areas. Clean walls as needed behind soda dispenser unit, behind front counter,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in front cooler where coleslaw is stored.

  36. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior fryer doors, and up right hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor rear laundry room behind washer and dryer. Also under fryers side prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean dusty ceiling and wall vent, repair hole in wall rear storage area.

  37. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT HANDLE UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE FOIL FROM UNDER HANDSINK/CABINET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER.ALSO CLEAN INNTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.STANDING WATER IN PREP/DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY MOP.

  38. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRY AREA AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  39. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN PREP AREA ON 3-COMP SINK, BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, VENTILATION HOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRY AREA AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  40. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN RIBS (160.2F) AND HOT LINKS (153.9F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H71916 COURT DATE 5-19-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST/SMOKE BUILDUP)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  41. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

  42. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP) AND WALLS ABOVE AND BEHIND 3-COMP SINKS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC IN ALL AREAS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.