Turkey Chop

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 6, 2025 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Violation #55 non-complaince from previous report #2575130, dated 4/28/23. Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued. Violation #57 non-compliance from previous report #2575130, dated 4/28/23. Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed turkey legs thawing improperly at room temperature in prep sink. Instructed to thaw food properly under cold running water. Cos.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler staff members not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide/wear. Cos.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items inside the back deep freezer unit stored improperly inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store food items inside food grade containers or freezer bags. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying and stored improperly near the food preparation area. Instructed to dry and store mop properly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent on the wall above/near the hold holding food area with dripping greasy debris. 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: Observed no certified manager at the start time of the inspection, at 1:40pm while tcs foods such as chicken were prepared. Certified manager marissa terry arrived on site at approximately 2:22pm. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jun 17, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. May 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed seasoning out of the original container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in 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 cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     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, freezers, shelving units. 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 debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Apr 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at men employee bathroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 75.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 75.6f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 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: Observed seasoning out of the original container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in 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 cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     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, freezers, shelving units. 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 debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 8, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dark stained cutting board inside prep area. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. All certified managers must obtain allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 1, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • 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 for all food and employee health policies on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. No citation issued. Document provided.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (rice) held at improper temperature of 127.0f. Instructed to discard approximately 1 pound of food at a cost of $5. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food tomato at temperature of 52.1f inside prep cooler and turkey inside 3 door cooler at 51.0f. All cold hold foods must be at or below e41f at all times. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation combined with above.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (rice) inside 3 door cooler without date labels. All tcs foods that are cooked, cooled and held must be date marked no more than 7 days from prep date. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Prep cooler maintaining improper temperature of 49.1f. Instructed to use 3 door cooler and contact for service as soon as possible. Cooler has been tagged for re-inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     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: No logbook with recent pest control or state license for available. Must provide updated logbook at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dark stained cutting board inside prep area. Must replace and maintain.

     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: No chemical test strips for 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core from report dated 03/18/2020 not corrected: must provide labels on all of food items in food grade container taken out of its original packaging. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. All certified managers must obtain allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Mar 18, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • 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 for all food and employee health policies on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. No citation issued. Document provided.

     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 clean up procedure posted on site or necessary items outlined in policy available for responding to vomit and diaarheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide labels on all of food items in food grade container taken out of its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing hot water nozzle on 3 compartment sink. Hot water is available during this time. Also noted wobbly faucet neck in hand-sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and grease on ventilation fans directly above prep area. Instructed to clean 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: Must provide food handlers training for all food employees. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Jan 8, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: *premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #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: *premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #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: Observer no hot running water at the hand sink in the womens washroom for proper hand washing. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation citation #7-38-030(c).

     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: Noted the reach in cooler door not closing properly. Must 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: Noted the interior of the reach in freezer dirty. 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: Noted the floors along the wall and floor base dirty. Instructed to detail clean to remove grease, spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the filter above the cooking equiment dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also detail clean all vent cover through out premises to remove excessive dust.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the light shields in the kitchen in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Also must clean to remove degris and grease.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen trainging. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jul 13, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Observed inside a reach in cooler in the dining area 15 gallon jugs of various flavors of sweet tea and 10 pint jugs offered for sell all manual capped. Also not properly labeled. All jugs of sweet tea was discarded. Total COST $500. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(B)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly store foods in food grade containers inside chest freezer in the rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint in the prep area above the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Note damaged ceiling in the small storage room. Also must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to elevate stock inside the rear small storage room 6" off the floor.

11. Nov 10, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the prep area,instructed to provide

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost the chest freezer in the prep area,has a1ccumlication of ice build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • 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 the wall near the steam table in prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the 3 door reach-in cooler at prep area,instructed to provide

12. Mar 11, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found raw chicken inside the prep cooler at improper temperature of 48.9f,total weight 20lbs,total cost $40.00,manager denatured and destryed food items during inspection,critical violation,7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair door at the ice machine,the door is need to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of the reach-in cooler of food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove grease from flooor near the cooking stove and behind stove,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leak inside basement near the hot water tank,instructed to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use

13. Sep 8, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of both washrooms; remove dust from ventilation fans.