Flammin Company

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 22, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Mar 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap underneath the front door and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the front door and maintain.

     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 a fly strip hanging in the rear by the hot holding foods. Instructed to remove and do not hang in the prep areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a hair restraint when preparing/serving foods or while in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a wiping cloth not properly stored, wiping cloth found on the storage rack. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm of the sanitizer used) when not in use. Maintain same.

     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 the cutting board on the prep cooler in front of the cooking equipment with stains and deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to make them smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain same.

     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 lower surface in the interior and the rubber gaskets of the prep cooler with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile outside of the toilet room with a water stain. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tile 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 the floors in the corners, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment, grease trap and sinks with a build up of food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. Must clean and maintain the walls in the food prep areas to remove dirt and food splatters.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Aug 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding unit across from the ventilation hood in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed two sticky fly traps on the ceiling in the food prep area. Instructed to relocate said sticky traps from food prep areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed the facility missing one sink stopper for the three compartmentsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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 sides of the deep-frying unit with grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-203.13 observed inside of the hot water tank storage area a mop sink has been removed. Instructed to install atleast 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for disposal of mop water or similar liquid waste and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-502.12 observed the outdoor grease receptacle with slight grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

4. Aug 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine above the ice. The ice machine is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding unit across from the ventilation hood in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed two sticky fly traps on the ceiling in the food prep area. Instructed to relocate said sticky traps from food prep areas and maintain.

     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 in storage containers on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing foods on the floor and atleast 6 inches off of the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing one sink stopper for the three compartmentsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep-frying unit with grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of the hot water tank storage area a mop sink has been removed. Instructed to install atleast 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for disposal of mop water or similar liquid waste and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outdoor grease receptacle with slight grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean 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: Observed standing grease behind the cooking equipment under the ventilation system. Also, observed standing water behind the ice machine and under the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing grease and water 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: Observed previous core violations from report #2522271, date:07/02/2021, not corrected. #49 observed a build up of rust and food debris on the floor and shelving of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. #51 still unable to locate backflow prevention device on the back on the ice machine located in the food prep area near the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device on the ice machine and maintain. #55 observed damaged and broken parts of the floor in food prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain to make all surfaces easy to clean and sanitize. #56 observed no working light without protective covering in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Jul 2, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood around door exit of the food service area. Instructed to paint or stain to make wood easy to clean and sanitize and resistant against absorbtion.

     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 a build up of rust and food debris on the floor and shelving of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on the back on the ice machine located in the food prep area near the three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint throughout kitchen area, observed missing ceiling sections in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and broken parts of the floor in food prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain to make all surfaces easy to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handle and gasket seal of the pepsi refrigerator damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no working light without protective covering in walk in cooler. Observed no protective covering on light bulbs under the hood ventilation system instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Obseved a build up of dust and grease on the hood unit over the large smoker grill and the hood ventilation system over the cooking equipment, on the floors, sides of the cooking equipment and inside the fryer oil drain area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jun 22, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies on site for responding to vomiting or diarrheal situations that may happen. Instructed to obtain and provide on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black slimy substance and rust along the lip of the ice machine dripping into the ice used for customer cosumption. Instructed to stop using, clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing contamination of the ice. Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory statement or markings on related items on menu on wall of facility or on the menus inside the facility. Instucted to provide in order to be in city of chicago compliance.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed flour, sugar and other items removed from original containers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain when items are removed from original containers.

     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 evidence of pest activity, apprx 10 mice droppings behind large smoker grill and another 10-15 in hot water unit room on floor by hot water unit and heater unit. Instructed to contact pest control and have service before re-inspection date of 6/29/2021 clean, sanitize and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-020(b)

     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 raw wood around door exit of the food service area. Instructed to paint or stain to make wood easy to clean and sanitize and resistant against absorbtion.

     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 a build up of rust and food debris on the floor and shelving of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of dirt between the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on the back on the ice machine located in the food prep area near the three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint throughout kitchen area, observed missing ceiling sections in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handle and gasket seal of the pepsi refrigerator damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and broken parts of the floor in food prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain to make all surfaces easy to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no working light without protective covering in walk in cooler. Observed no protective covering on light bulbs under the hood ventilation system instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Obseved a build up of dust and grease on the hood unit over the large smoker grill and the hood ventilation system over the cooking equipment, on the floors, sides of the cooking equipment and inside the fryer oil drain area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 22, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

8. Apr 2, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint and repair ceiling in prep area. Seal/paint brick wall near chest freezer in rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide light in walk-in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.

9. Nov 3, 2017 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler around shelves.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on the vents above the pit in the kitchen; clean vents to remove dust.

10. Sep 25, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 21, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water on premises as required at all sinks; must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found thirty mouse droppings on the floor in the kitchen behind some equipment; clean areas to remove droppings. No pest control log book with the necessary documents inside for review; provide a log book from a licensed company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the can opener blade at the prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind all kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean vents above kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No light shields on the lights above the prep table or steam table in the kitchen; provide shields for these lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No back flow preventor device found on the water line of the mop sink; must provide a back flow preventor device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide refrigeration thermometers for all refrigeration units and freezers without them. Provide a metal stem thermometer to take temps of foods as needed.