Pass

Popeyes

5353 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 17, 2025

Popeyes was last inspected on January 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 17, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 1 compartment sink by the walk in cooler. Instructed 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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the dish washing area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

31 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted inner lining of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the 3 compartment sink and by the syrup dispensing containers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler to remove dried-up food debris and to 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 cardboards on the floor inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to remove the cardboards from the floor and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs at rear 3-compartment sink area/dry storage area and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink with inadequate hot water of 74.7f through mixing valve at combination faucet on sink located at front service counter. Observed hand sinks in mens/womens washroom with inadequate hot water at 73.5 at combination faucets. 2 days has been given to restore hot water to a minimum of 100f through a combination faucet or mixing valve. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at faucet of rear exposed handwashing sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several cracked tiles on rear wall and baseboard near walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (maximum of 7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of hand sink in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain metal storage racks with grease and dust accumulation in rear area by the exit door.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep area especially under and around hot water tank in rear..

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout some floor tiles with deep seams in prep/cooking area (by chicken prep area).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found person in charge with no city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide (a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when tcs foods (chicken, cooked rice, sandwiches etc) are being prepared and served). Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn door gasket inside of the prep cooler at front chicken hot holding station. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket and to maintain.

      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: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear dry storage area and remove unnecessary articles under mentioned shelfs due to potential pest harborage also,employee belongings must be stored in a designated area not on dry storage shelf and blue pepsi racks must not be used for storing of food stock supplies. Must provide proper raised shelfs at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize interiors of light shields in rear food prep area to remove dead insects and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation inside the womens washroom not working.must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of cockroach activity in the following areas (1) live cockroach crawling on floor underneath the freezer unit and (1) live cockroach behind the hot holding unit at rear food prep area and 1 live cockroach crawling underneath the rear hot water tank unit showed manager also,approximately 20 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling in customer area near the washrooms.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn door gasket inside of the prep cooler at front chicken hot holding station. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sides of hot cooking equipments and chicken cold holding units and kitchen storage shelfs also,sides of deep fryers to remove dried up food splashed debris showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found small water leak at drain pipe underneath the hand sink at front food prep area and slow draining hand sink at mens washroom.instructed to repair plumbing issues and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage dumpster overflowing with bags of food waste and preventing proper lid closures. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pests. Priority foundation violation 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: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations on monitor menu boards at front prep area and detail clean walls and ceilings inside the walk-in-cooler to remove dusts and food debris spillages showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing coving wall tile along wall base underneath the chicken cold holding unit at rear food prep area and loose wall tiles underneath the 3 compartment sink area also,noticeable openings around the electrical pipes at ceiling rear food prep area and the rear dish washing 3 compartment sink area/dry storage area showed manager.must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive food debris etc. Underneath the chicken hot holding station at front food prep area.must clean floors in detail and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear dry storage area and remove unnecessary articles under mentioned shelfs due to potential pest harborage also,employee belongings must be stored in a designated area not on dry storage shelf and blue pepsi racks must not be used for storing of food stock supplies. Must provide proper raised shelfs at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation inside the womens washroom not working.must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found burnt out light bulbs at rear over the 3 compartment sink area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs showed manager and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize interiors of light shields in rear food prep area to remove dead insects and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: : observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine, tea machine, and 2 water dispensers. Instructed manager to install back flow prevention devices to be located to be serviced and maintained. Core violation observed -12/10/2018-12/18/2018 report#2243348 and report#2243662. Citation issued see #60

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Violation #51 not corrected see report#2243348-12/10/2018 and report#2243662-12/18/2018 : observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine, tea machine, and 2 water dispensers. Instructed manager to install back flow prevention devices to be located to be serviced and maintained. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 -

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pic on premises during re-inspection with a certified food service sanitation license. Instructed that pic must be present at all times during preparation and service od tcs foods. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises. Instructed manager to have verification of the policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010(a). No citation issued today.

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. Instructed to have a policy in place, including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of cooler door with rust and metal breakage, and ripped metal whole in wall inside cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled residue on shelving and racks in the cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean all shelving and racks inside cooler. -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine, tea machine, and 2 water dispensers. Instructed manager to install back flow prevention devices to be located to be serviced and maintained. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following: floors throughout the premise especially in the cooler underneath equipment with dirt and food debris, vents in the back prep area and washrooms with heavy dirt accumulation. Instructed manager to detail 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 several broken floor tiles by the back door and by the cold holding station. Also, deteriorating grout in the floor tiles in front of the three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs above the hot holing unit. Instructed to replace and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation coming from the ceiling in the women's bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      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 certified food service manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken, cooked rice, coleslaw) are prepared and served. Instructed to have a certified manager on duty at all times during preparation and service of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      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 several food handlers certificates expired. Instructed manager to make sure all employees on duty have valid food handlers certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed manager that all food service managers are required to have allergen training certification. Pa 100-0367 -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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 on premises. Instructed manager to have verification of the policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010(a). No citation issued today.

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. Instructed to have a policy in place, including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black-like, slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 pieces of chicken under hot holding unit, not making proper temperature internal temperature ranging from (117.0f-122.0f). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said food. Instructed manager to monitor and maintain hot foods at 135 degree and hotter, and cold foods at 41 degrees or colder.approximately total dollar value$50.00 as stated by manager. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of cooler door with rust and metal breakage, and ripped metal whole in wall inside cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled residue on shelving and racks in the cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean all shelving and racks inside cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine, tea machine, and 2 water dispensers. Instructed manager to install back flow prevention devices to be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following: floors throughout the premise especially in the cooler underneath equipment with dirt and food debris, vents in the back prep area and washrooms with heavy dirt accumulation. Instructed manager to detail 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 several broken floor tiles by the back door and by the cold holding station. Also, deteriorating grout in the floor tiles in front of the three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation coming from the ceiling in the women's bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs above the hot holing unit. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers certificates expired. Instructed manager to make sure all employees on duty have valid food handlers certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed manager that all food service managers are required to have allergen training certification. Pa 100-0367

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment into floor drain, said clear waste water (no sewage) overflows onto floor after a short time of draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be drained without any overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine and beverage dispenser (in front service area) spout with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint metal racks with rust inside walk-in cooler or replace.

    • 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 storage metal racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

    • 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 detail clean and maintain walls with black and green mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove worn out caulking with black mold like build-up behind 3 compartment sink.

    • 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 storage racks with black and green mold like and food debris accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

    • 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 seal hole on wall behind mopsink backflow preventer device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear outside storage area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Must reorganize.

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets not maintained on reach-in frrezer door. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside walk-in cooler not clean. Instructed to remove dust particles and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under deep fryer not clean and in rear storage room in corners. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Supplies not properly stored in rear storage room. Instructed to elevate all boxes and supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  21. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine parts not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace broken and cracked floor tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in rear prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain. Drainline under 1 compartment sink in rear leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk in cooler not properly labeled or dated instructed to lable and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Deep fryer cabinets storage shelves cooking equipments coolers and prep counter not cleaninstructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along wall base under equipment has excessive water food debris also needs cleaning in the rear stroage area, walk in cooler. Also detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tile not maintained around utility sink and baseboard. Instructed to replace missing and damaged tile. Light covers in rear prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in rear prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers not provided inside reach in cooler in front counter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training instucted that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous food are being handler

  23. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove aluminum foil, lime and white powdery substance on the exterior surface of the ice machine on the right hand side. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair cracked floor tiles just in front of the mop sink area. Must detail clean and sanitize floor at corner in front of the hot water heater tank to remove grime build-up.

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found a small 1dr refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature at the bottom portion of the unit. The top portion was being used for storing mayo and pickles with ice being used to maitain proper temperature. 1dr refrigerator was tagged at time of inspection. Cdi. No citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found no hot water in both restrooms on premises. Hot water temp in the men's hand sink was 70f and in the women's 69.7f must provide hot water(85f) and cold water at all hand washing sinks at all times. Premises given 48 hours to correct violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove aluminum foil, lime and white powdery substance on the exterior surface of the ice machine on the right hand side. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair cracked floor tiles just in front of the mop sink area. Must detail clean and sanitize floor at corner in front of the hot water heater tank to remove grime build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair small leak under hand washing sink in the ladies restroom. Must increase hot water pressure at both hand washing sinks in the men's and ladies restroom.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for the small refrigerator in the rear next to the tall stand-up hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a designated area for employee belongings in the rear storage area. Observed employee belongings in the rear storage area on top of stored dry goods. Also found employee shoes on the floor. All items must be elevated 6 inches off the floor at all times.

  26. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and around storage racks/shelves in rear storage area (by 3 compartment sink).-------------must detail clean and maintain floors inside walk-in cooler with grease and dried food debris accumulation.--------noted cracked floor baseboard tiles under 3 compartment sink. Must seal to prevent pest harborage.

    • 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 detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover and tubings with heavy white moldlike and dust build-up inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted back flow preventer device at mop sink not properly connected. Instructed to repair.

  27. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 detail clean and maintain walls under and behind 3 compartment sink.----------must clean and maintain walls around mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix slow draining exposed hand sink behind front service area.

  28. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods (cooked rice, chicken, gravy, coleslaw etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when potentially hazardous foods are being handled. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

    • 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 detail clean and maintain walls under and behind 3 compartment sink.----------must clean and maintain walls around mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix slow draining exposed hand sink behind front service area.

  29. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rusted, shall be replaced. Rear storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep tables, cooking equipment not clean need deatailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing(nozzles)not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelving, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles that were damaged in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls by prep tables in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning. Cove moulding by walk in cooler, and walk in freezer in state of disrepair, shall be repair. Hole on wall in office storage area , shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep area, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, storage areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  30. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 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. ICE BUILT UP ON CEILING,WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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 THE REAR AREA AND UNDER 3 C SINK MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP DRY ALL THE TIME

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. PERSONAL BELONGINGS/JACKETS MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE SUPPLIES AT THE STORAGE shelves

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER,40F OR BELOW

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.