Harold's Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 2, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Effective hair restraints must be worn at all time in food prep area. Instructed to have and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times when cloths are not being used instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: All soiled linens must be stored in a dirty laundry container all soiled towels must be up off the floor and maintained properly

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Wood shelving units in rear storage area in need of detail clean and resealing. Instructed to correct 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: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Hood vent in need of maintenance to increase air flow of vent. Instructed to correct 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: All food handlers who do not have sanitation certificates must have food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation certificate holders must have the allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jul 9, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up and food debris instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outdoor garbage area in need of cleaning to remove minor debris instructed to remove and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 16, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: bottom area and exterior surfaces of fryers, storage rack for packaged bread, odor inside of walk in cooler. Clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaking observed from pipe underneath the first compartment; repair leak at pipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found some cracked and missing floor tile by fryer area; instructed to replace tile where needed

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment, clean floors under around and behind all cooking equipment, sinks and storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in unused walk in unit; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.

     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: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; instructed to obtain. 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: Instructed that all new food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Dec 17, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: bottom area and exterior surfaces of fryers, storage rack for packaged bread, odor inside of walk in cooler. Clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaking observed from pipe underneath the first compartment; repair leak at pipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in unused walk in unit; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. Found unnecessary items in utility sink; instructed to remove and not obstruct sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found some cracked and missing floor tile by fryer area; instructed to replace tile where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment, clean floors under around and behind all cooking equipment, sinks and storage 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: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; instructed to obtain. 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: Instructed that all new food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Jun 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Jun 20, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door; instructed to seal gap at bottom of the door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on premises as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers under the prep table not clean; clean and maintain. Observed the interior bottom of the fryers not clean; instructed to clean to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Found no running hot water at the three comp sink or the exposed handsink in the washroom; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the utility sink not completely over sink basin and water runs on the floor when faucet is turned on; instructed to adjust faucet or basin.

     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 floors around under and behind all kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean inside of the walk-in cooler to remove standing water observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in one unused walk-in cooler; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and potential rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 17, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general3 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 on premises as required; instructed to provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door; instructed to seal gap at bottom of the door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on premises as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers under the prep table not clean; clean and maintain. Observed the interior bottom of the fryers not clean; instructed to clean to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Found no running hot water at the three comp sink or the exposed handsink in the washroom; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the utility sink not completely over sink basin and water runs on the floor when faucet is turned on; instructed to adjust faucet or basin.

     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 floors around under and behind all kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean inside of the walk-in cooler to remove standing water observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in one unused walk-in cooler; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and potential rodent harborage.

     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: No city of chicago food service manager on premises as required; must be on premises at all times food is being prepared and served. 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: No food handler training certificates on premises; instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates on premises; instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 1, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in freezers and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. All coolers in need of cleaning.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room fixtures in need of cleaning. Toilet seat in need of replacing. Poor repair. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All unnecessary articles in storage area in need of removing. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 27, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping clots used for counts must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in corners in need of cleaning to remove all build up od debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 8, 2023 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

11. Mar 7, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Feb 27, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical10 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate.

      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: No employee health policies on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing soap/cleanser at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to always maintain hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found chicken in walk in cooler at 56.4, 57.3 degrees and coleslaw at prep table at 65.5 degrees. All product will be discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      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: Walk in cooler air temperature 57.7 degrees at this time of inspection no other reach in or walk in coolers available. Instructed manager to have all units on site to be at 41.0 degrees or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All food containers must be properly labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsereved approximately 130-150 rodent droppings in rear storage area and not working walk in cooler.instructed manager to clean all areas and contact pest control for service priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener on site in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and rust. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean 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: Instructed to detail clean all reach in and walk in coolers to remove all build up of debris and food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain clean. All fryers in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and grease.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 outside recepticles open and over flowing with garbage, raw chicken parts, paper debris, and cardboard. Outside grease recepticle with grease encrusted at the top and sides. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean and closed at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove food debris, paper debris and other clutter on floors. Instructed to detail clean floors thrpoughout

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All clutter throughout premises must be removed from and kept clear of obstruction instructed to clean and maintain all unused equipment in need of removal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean 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: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items such as chicken, coleslaw, fish etc.. Priority foundation 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: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site at time of inspection instructed to obtain for all sanitation certificate holders.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Feb 14, 2023 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

14. Sep 2, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor and maintain.

      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 torn, heavily encrusted/dirty gaskets on several coolers. Instructed manager to replace/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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces).

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at base of 3 compartment sink and at hose near faucet fixture. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

15. Aug 26, 2022 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at hand sink in toilet room at 71.8f. Instucted manager that hot water must maintain a temperature of at least 100.0f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers of spices with no labels. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name when not in the original packaging

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor and maintain.

      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 torn, heavily encrusted/dirty gaskets on several coolers. Instructed manager to replace/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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at base of 3 compartment sink and at hose near faucet fixture. 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 unused dirty equipment in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and and underneath equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout the facility. Instructed manager to repair/replace burned out light bulbs 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 manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

16. Aug 17, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical11 general1 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.

      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 site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010. 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: Observed no procedure and no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at hand sink in toilet room at 71.8f. Instucted manager that hot water must maintain a temperature of at least 100.0f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers of spices with no labels. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name when not in the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door and front entrance door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity in prep cooler door and approximately 100 flying insects near 3 compartment sink and approximately 20 rodent droppings in rear near hot water tank along wall base. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, deep clean and sanitize. 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 food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on hand sink and on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn, heavily encrusted/dirty gaskets on several coolers. Instructed manager to replace/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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at base of 3 compartment sink and at hose near faucet fixture. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and and underneath equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused dirty equipment in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout the facility. Instructed manager to repair/replace burned out light bulbs 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 manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

17. Apr 13, 2022 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Oct 5, 2021 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. 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: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Cos

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the kitchen soiled with food derbis and excessive amount of food splash. Instructed to clean.

      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 the interior of the reach in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored inside the unused walk-in cooler near the rear door. Must remove all unnecessary and unused articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the office and water stained ceiling tiles throughout the food prep area. Instructed to replace the stained and missing ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs on the ceiling in the dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      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 without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

19. Sep 15, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

20. Jun 9, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of fries stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic forks not inverted or covered in service area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on walls above prep table and near fryers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

21. May 28, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed oveer 30 mice droppings scattered on floor inside unused walk-in cooler, 40 mice droppings scattered on bottom shelves near salad dressing and single service containers in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      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 boxes of fries stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic forks not inverted or covered in service area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on walls above prep table and near fryers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

22. Mar 16, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Mar 6, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

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

      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 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves in walk-in storage area, live roach crawling on pallet in rear pop storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of chicken and fries stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor. Observed no cover for salt and pepper bulk container on prep table. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets in prep and storage areas, flour debris on shelving units in rear storage area, food debris, spillage, black smudges on coolers and bulk containers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and articles inside walk-in storage. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Observed damaged outlet covers in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2282722 on 4-5-19:58-observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

24. Apr 5, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

25. Apr 2, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign located at the food prep area hand washing sink and inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: 3-201.11(a) observed no invoice available for inspector's review for the pre-packaged lemon pound cakes being sold to consumers from sil's sensational sweets po box 221179 chicago, il 60622 (label on said product provided minimal information). Instructed to only buy food products from approved sources. Instructed manager not to sell and discard and denature said desserts. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: 3-202.15 observed 2 loaves of bread with the packaging chewed thru by rodents. Instructed to discard and denature said items and to always check all food items for any damage to packages. Manager discarded said foods at the time of the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready to eat time/temperature control for safety foods (coleslaw) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours inside of the walk in cooler without labels containing product dates. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity; observed a live mouse run across the food prep area during the inspection, observed about 10 rodent droppings on the bottom shelf of a prep table, about 5 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink, about 100 rodent droppings under and behind the unused refrigeration units, about 50 rodent droppings located in the storage room and about 30 rodent droppings located on the lower shelves located in the rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and instructed to contact pest control for service. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed the food storage containers inside of the walk in cooler (with tcs foods inside) not labeled with the common name of the food (chicken). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front entrance door not rodent proofed with a one inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make door tight fitting and maintain.

      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: 4-201.11 observed cracked lids for the food storage containers located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace lids.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with minor food and grease debris. Instructed to clean. Observed rust on the shelves inside of the walk in coolers. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the faucet at the hand washing sink in poor repair. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing or cracked floor tile in the food prep area and toilet room. Instructed to make surface 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: 6-501.114 observed unused equipment (2 refrigeration units and a dirty fryer) being stored inside of the food prep area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items or clean.

      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 floors with accumulated food and grease debris located under and around the cooking equipment and floors with minor accumulated dirt debris located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-102.17 observed water stained ceiling tiles need to be replace. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

26. Apr 26, 2018 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

27. Apr 19, 2018 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 80 mouse droppings on premises. Found five on the bottom of the prep table, found forty underneath the faygo cooler in the prep area and 35 on a piece of unused equipment in the rear area next to the storage shelves. Must clean all equipment to remove droppings observed. Observed eight live ants on the floor crawling under the three comp sink; must eliminate ant activity. The front entrance door is not rodent proofed as required. A 1 inch gap observed at the bottom of the door; must rodent proof front door. Recommended pest control service prior to reinsepction next week. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises. Owner has no valid certificate and his son has a serv safe certificate with the exam date of september 19, 2015. Instructed to obtain a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate required for the sale of potentially hazardous foods. At this time employees preparing and serving chicken and fish. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom of the fryers and the exterior surfaces of the fryers to remove grease observed. Clean shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, clean rolling cart to remove flour and other residue.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no floor drain cover for the floor drain in the washroom; must provide a floor drain cover for the drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler and freezer need cleaning to remove heavy dust accumulation. The walls and door of the walk-in cooler need cleaning. Observed missing and water stained ceiling tile in kitchen; replace tile where needed. Clean walls around and behind equipment where needed. The ventilation fan in the washroom is missing a cover; must provide cover for vent fan.

28. Mar 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

29. Mar 2, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container to have grease encrusted on the top and lip of container,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,instructed to clean and maintain area,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the prep area,of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises,instructed to replace tiles

30. Oct 4, 2016 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted counter top,prep table and the exterior of equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around fryers and along the wall base and in corners to remove grease and debris.

31. Sep 13, 2016 Pass

    Complaint 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: Noted counter top,prep table and the exterior of equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around fryers and along the wall base and in corners to remove grease and debris.

32. Jul 18, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food not maintained at adequate internal temperature. Pre-cooked chicken found at improper temperatures in fryer baskets above deep fryers at temperatures ranging from 82.1f to 85.5f.t 68.5f. All poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165f and held at 140f until served or refrigerated and cooled to 40 degrees in a refrigerated unit within 6 hours. All product found at improper temperatures voluntarily discarded total weight 20lbs at $275. Critical 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Noted 30 mice droppings inside the storage room scatter over the floor and shelving. Also noted 15 mice droppings on the bottom shelf in the rear storage area. Must remove droppings and clean affected areas. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around fryers to remove grease and debris. Also detail clean floors where droppings were found.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a few ceiling tiles in poor repair in the prep area. Must replace and maintain.

33. Jan 2, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection reporet#1395400 date 01-10-2014(32)remove all peeling paint from walls inside and interior panel of door to walk-in cooler.paint rusty shelves underneath prep tables remove rust from can opener or replace it(33)remove dust build-up from coils on back side and fan gaurds in walk-in cooler,clean shelves and counters throughout where needed.clean cabinet interiors of deep fruers,sides of cooking equipment and greasy build-up on attached pipings to cooking equipment (35)replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout,bottom of repair front door making it tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry(38)repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink,instructed to correct violations,serious violation 7-42-090

34. Jan 10, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food not maintained at adequate temperature. Pre-cooked chicken found at improper temperatures in fryer baskets above deep fryers at temperatures ranging from 112.6f to 134.4f and on counter in food prep area at 68.5f. All poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165f and held at 140f until served or refrigerated and cooled to 40 degrees in a refrigerated unit within 6 hours. All product found at improper temperatures voluntarily discarded. Critical 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert single-service utensils in containers(handles up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all peeling paint from walls inside and interior panel of door to walk-in cooler. Paint rusty shelves underneath prep tables. Remove rust from can opener or rplace it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up from coils on back side and fan gaurds in walk-in cooler. Clean shelves and counters throughout where needed. Clean cabinet interiors of deep fryers, sides of cooking equipment and greasy build-up on attached piping to cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(including underneath cooking equipment)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Repair bottom of front door making it tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Clean light shields where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers that prepare food must wear hair restraints.

35. Dec 27, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid on large dry storage container in poor repair.must replace. Also repair front cooler door in poor repair.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in office and openings around pipes.must seal to prevent hiding areas for pest.