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Popeye's Chicken

2556 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 26, 2025

Popeye's Chicken was last inspected on June 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

6 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: The rear reach in the freezer ambient temperature was 48.4f. Instructed pic to remove the tcs foods (items were 40.2-41.4f) and relocate items to cold holding units in front prep area. Must have unit serviced and fixed to where it holds an ambient freezing temperature. The unit was tagged and can not be used until reinspected by a cdph inspector. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing a hair restraint while handling food/in the food prep areas. Instructed to have anyone in the food prep areas and/or handling food to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Storage racks in the walk in cooler and storage areas with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Leak at the base of the rear hand washing sink and at both faucets on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under the fryers and coolers with grease, food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep and dish washing area need to be regrouted. Instructed to regrout floors and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Food handlers on site with no food handlers certificates. Instructed to have all food handlers obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without a proper hair restraint such as a cap or a hair net. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.15(a:1) observed tcs foods (cooked chicken) at inadequate hot holding temperatures located in a hot holding unit at the front customer service counter; observed about 15 lbs of cooked chicken ranging from 120f-122f during the inspection. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all hot holding tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. Manager discarded said tcs food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed the cooked chicken hot holding unit, with cooked chicken being stored on the unit, only maintaining 96f-126f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain 135f at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the female toilet room hand washing sink hot water shut off during the inspection. Instructed to always leave the hot water turned on for adequate hand washing after use of the toilet room. Manager turned the hot water on at the toilet room hand washing during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live large flies flying around the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live large flies, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without a proper hair restraint such as a cap or a hair net. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lids on flour containers in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on drawer prep cooler behind front counter and upright freezer in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and .

      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 accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. 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 leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink along south wall. 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 openings in floor in basement, missing grout on floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas, damaged and loose floor tiles in prep area, loose baseboards under front counter. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at south rear hand washing sink . Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washiung sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in dry storage area, along desk in office area, under front counter, inside compressor unit under front counter, on floor along walls and corners in rear storage area, near water heater, along stairway leading to basement, on floor in basement, inside light fixture box and equipment in basement. Observed several flying insects in prep and dish washing areas. 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lids on flour containers in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on drawer prep cooler behind front counter and upright freezer in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace 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 accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. 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 leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink along south wall. 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 openings in floor in basement, missing grout on floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas, damaged and loose floor tiles in prep area, loose baseboards under front counter. Instructed manager to 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: Observed food spills on walls under front counter, debris inside light shields in rear prep area, food debris and grease buildup on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 180.6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on handles of the refrigeration units and walk in cooler and on all non food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the walls with crack and cevices. Instructed to seal all cracks and cevices. Observed floors need to be regrouted and broken floor tiles in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed excessive food, grease and dirt debris throughout the entire food prep area, under and behind all cooking equipment, under shelves and under and behind all refrigeration units as well as inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and sanitize along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certficate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation written under violation #2.

      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: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in a 2 door refrigerator; observed about 10 lbs of coleslaw ranging from 59f-61f in the refrigerator. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always keep all cold holding tcs foods at adequate cold holding temperatures of 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 2 door refrigerator, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 48f during the inspection. Instructed to repair so that said unit maintains an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Said unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site; observed about 25 rodent droppings under the 2 compartment sink, about 25 rodent droppings in the cabinet located in the women's employee toilet room, about 25 rodent droppings on the stairs in the rear, and about 25 rodent droppings between the one door freezer and the wall. Observed about 10 small flies flying behind the soda pop condenser in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on handles of the refrigeration units and walk in cooler and on all non food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the walls with crack and cevices. Instructed to seal all cracks and cevices. Observed floors need to be regrouted and broken floor tiles in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive food, grease and dirt debris throughout the entire food prep area, under and behind all cooking equipment, under shelves and under and behind all refrigeration units as well as inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and sanitize along the walls and in all corners.

      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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken, coleslaw) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times the facility is open and operating. 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: 2-102.13 observed no food handler's certificates available for all food handlers on duty. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment encrusted with grease. Must detail 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 need detail cleaning through out to remove spills, grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in the women washroom behind the toilet, 10 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in the rear area where the hot water tank located. Also observed 4 large flies on the wall in the dish washing area and small flies around the floor drain underneath the 3 comp sink. Instructed manager to remove droppings and flies and call pc for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment encrusted with grease. Must detail 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 need detail cleaning through out to remove spills, grease and debris. Especially where droppings were found.

      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: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken. Instructed manager that a city certified manager must be a duty at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city certified manager must have allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the allergen training requirement or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the ceilings, walls and floors with missing ceiling tiles, and missing floor tiles. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris on all floors thru out the food prep area and in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 15 large flies in the food prep area and about 10 small flies located on the ceilings, on the walls and flying aroung. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity and clean and sanitize affected areas, recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris on all of the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the ceilings, walls and floors with missing ceiling tiles, and missing floor tiles. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris on all floors thru out the food prep area and in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all.

      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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate while tcs foods (chicken) is being handled prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, but missing some necessary items and disinfectant rated for notorious. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      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 a rusty storage rack in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove the rust/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  12. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed that a written employee health policy must be provided. Priority foundation 7-38-012a. No citation issued.

      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: No written clean-up procedure provided for clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a written procedure for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events and provide clean-up supplies onsite. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of deep fryers of grease buildup. Clean the grease trap in the basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the basement and the storage and food prep areas. Clean the spiderwebs attached to the ceiling and walls of the basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink and as necessary in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the wall around the door frame to the walk-in cooler. Repair the drywall wall in the storage room so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food managers must show proof of allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation pa 100-0367. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed that a written employee health policy must be provided. Priority foundation 7-38-012a. No citation issued.

      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: No written clean-up procedure provided for clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a written procedure for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events and provide clean-up supplies onsite. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor of the storage area behind the cabinet, in the corner of the food prep area underneath the storage shelves and next to the freezer unit, in the men's and women's employee washrooms. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings and have additional pest control service to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020a. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of deep fryers of grease buildup. Clean the grease trap in the basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the basement and the storage and food prep areas. Clean the spiderwebs attached to the ceiling and walls of the basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink and as necessary in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the wall around the door frame to the walk-in cooler. Repair the drywall wall in the storage room so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove the unused prep cooler from the corner of the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food managers must show proof of allergen training. Must provide. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 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 over 50 mice droppings at rear in corner and along wall behind large 50lb bags of salt in same area. Must remove droppings clean, sanitize affected areas. Recommend contacting pest control for additional service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report# 2116803 dated 12/7/2017,(#38) must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in dish washing area. Still not corrected. Must correct. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of deep fryers of grease build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors behind under-around-heavy equipments throughout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains 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: Repair/seal crack at ceiling at rear above 3-comp sink area and any other cracks where necessary.

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove foul odor coming from basement. Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in dish washing area.

  16. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #2116803 12/7/17 not corrected #19-still observed outside garbage dumpsters lids not tight fitting.observed an appx."3-4" gap in center of double lids on all 3 outside garbage dumpsters.must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.(critical 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

  17. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at hand sink in employees men's toilet room.must provide hand drying devices at hand sinks at all times.paper towels was provided during inspection.(critical 7-38-030)

    • 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 appx. 40 or more live small flies on walls,ceilings,floor drains and flying around prep areas,dish washing area,mop buckets.also 2- live roaches crawling in crevice under hand sink near 2- compartment sink.appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must rodent proof door to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/7/17.(serious 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 garbage dumpsters lids not tight fitting.observed an appx."3-4" gap in center of double lids on all 3 outside garbage dumpsters.must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from chicken walk in cooler shelving unit.must repair or replace middle door panel on 3- door reach in freezer in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on fryers and wheel bases,undersides and interior under front hot holding units,exterior of food storage containers and dollies,wheel bases of chicken tumbler machine,interior panel of ice machine,exterior of grease trap and table it sits on in basement,walk in cooler and dry food storage shelving units and fan guard cover & compressor unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floor and drains under fryers, along wall bases and equipment,especially in basement from sewer back up.must grout floor under front service counter and under table along wall near 3- comp sink.must provide a floor drain cover in dish washing area near table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from walls and light shields throughout.must repair or replace damaged walls in chicken walk in cooler,damaged and loose wall bases throughout premises,remove tape from wall base near ice machine,missing wall outlet covers.must seal gaps along wall outlets ,cracks and crevices,hole in ceiling near sandwich prep cooler,peeling paint on ceiling in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in women's staff toilet room.must remove foul odor coming from basement.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize clutter from floor in basement and behind cabinet in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang up wet mops.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  19. 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: Observed the rear prep table not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall next to the mop sink not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean light shield over the 3 comp. Sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mop sink pipe leaking, instructed to repair.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Label salt bulk container in rear prep/dishwashing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove spilled sugar along base of sugar container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening in floor along baseboard near utility sink. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas(food debris, flour, etc)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

  21. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 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: Found mice droppings approximately 30 on the premises. Found in various areas beneath kitchen equipment storage shelvings at rear near the 3 compartment sink,at the hot water tank area and on steps leading into the basement,rear dry storage area.instructed manager to detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity,remove dead mouse inside the glue board bait box and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report# 1490247 dated: 07/01/2014. No backflow prevention device for the ice maker.must provide,maintain. Instructed manager to correcty noted violation by 10/21/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors behind under-around-heavy equipments throughout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains 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: Walls/ceiling inside the walk-in-cooler and door handle are not cleaned.instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored at least 6" off the floor and away from wall and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

  23. 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: Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,dry storage shelvings,manual can opener/housing attached not cleaned.instructed to detail clean areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners including floor drains throughout require a detail cleaning 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: Remove worn out blackened caulk on wall above the kitchen 3 compartment sink and walls above the mop sink must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs in the rear dry storage areas must be shielded or provide shatter-proof ligh bulbs and clean interior of light shields throughout the premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for the ice maker.must provide,maintain. Water leak at base of top faucet.must repair and maintain.

  24. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Wipe down prep tables and shelves inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of walk-in cooler door handle, clean fryers (bottoms/exteriors).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep areas ar0und equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair wallbase in poor repair outside of womens washroom where needed. Remove dust from ventilation fans on ceilings of both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak fr0m two comp sink at pipe underneath sink of first compartment.

  25. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Wipe down prep tables and shelves inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of walk-in cooler door handle, clean fryers (bottoms/exteriors).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep areas ar0und equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair wallbase in poor repair outside of womens washroom where needed. Remove dust from ventilation fans on ceilings of both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak fr0m two comp sink at pipe underneath sink of first compartment.

  26. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler racks are corroded and the ice dispenser is dirty. Repair,clean, rinse and sanitize all food and non food surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The fryers and front prep table are greasy, clean all equipment in detail. The front drawer cooler is not working, repair or replace said cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors, baseboards and grout work are dirty and in poor repair throughout the preparation area, the walk in cooler floor is damaged and unsanitary. Clean and repair the floors so they are smooth, sanitary, light colored and easy to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The and ceilings are dirty and in poor repair throughout the preparation area, the wall beneath the kitchen exposed handsink and around the mopsink is damaged and unsanitary. Clean and repair the stained walls and ceilings so they are smooth, sanitary, light colored and easy to maintain from top to bottom.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.