Pass

Popeyes

9516 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of May 7, 2026

Popeyes was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 7, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the rear hand-washing sink with a leak at the pipe. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found food handler in the food prep area handling food and not wearing a hair restaint. Instructed to have all entering/working in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with thick encrusted grease, food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found food, grease and dirt build up on the floors under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage in the men's toilet room. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Packages of frozen meat sitting in water in a compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, in the cooler or use the microwave. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following are not clean (with food, dirt and dust build up) and must be detailed cleaned and maintained: -storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and dirt. -the monitors in the front. -the interior/exterior of the bun toaster.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The following leaks must be fixed and maintained: -leak underneath the hand washing sink. -leak at the base of the left faucet and at the pipe under the far-right compartment of the 3-compartment sink (by the biscuit oven).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The women's toilet room with debris on the floors and the interior of the toilet in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain the women's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains, floors in the corners and under/around the coolers/cooking equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls in the food prep area around the sinks and equipment with stains. The ceiling tiles and vents in the dining roomn with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls, vents and ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Crack in the wall by the 3-compartment sink (with the leaks) and broken/missing wall tiles under/around the 3-compartment sink by the walk in cooler. Instructed to seal all cracks and replace/provide all missing/damaged floor tiles. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Cfm on site has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and walls in the following areas with a build up of dirt, debris and or wall splatter. The rear three compartment sink across from walk in. The front food service area behind the wrap making station and under the front food service counter area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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: Filtering equipment 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Drink dispensor nozzles 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: All hot holding equioment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. 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: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucets. 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: All unnecessary articles in rear storage must be removed or organized and taken off floor. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall under 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Wall tiles in poor repair and missing. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor area in front of 3 compartment sink in need of regrouting. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall at drive thru window in need of cleaning to remove all spills and drip marks instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Filtering equipment 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Drink dispensor nozzles 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: All hot holding equioment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. 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: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucets. 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: All unnecessary articles in rear storage must be removed or organized and taken off floor. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Filtering equipment 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Drink dispensor nozzles 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: All hot holding equioment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. 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: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucets. 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 throughout backroom, rear prep, rear fry area and front counter area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary articles in rear storage must be removed or organized and taken off floor. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometers in cooling equipment throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on fryer equipment, food debris on surfaces of holding units, prep tables, counter, cooler gaskets and freezer gaskets. Observed build-up of grime on walk-in cooler shelving, wheels, and racks.instructed manager to clean and maintain all surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build-up in grout line between floor tiles. Observed missing floor tiles in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean, repair, and maintain 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: Observed excessive build-up of food debris and grime on floors and walls throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain areas at all times.

      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 manager that all non-managerial employees must obtain food handler certificates within 30 days of employment.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain on site for review. 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 or materials on site for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometers in cooling equipment throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on fryer equipment, food debris on surfaces of holding units, prep tables, counter, cooler gaskets and freezer gaskets. Observed build-up of grime on walk-in cooler shelving, wheels, and racks.instructed manager to clean and maintain all surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various debris, including cut shrubbery in and around outside garbage receptacle. Instructed person in charge to remove all debris and maintain area at all time. 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: Observed excessive build-up of food debris and grime on floors and walls throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to deep clean 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 excessive build-up in grout line between floor tiles. Observed missing floor tiles in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean, repair, and maintain to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 manager that all non-managerial employees must obtain food handler certificates within 30 days of employment.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certified food service manager on-site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Repeat- observed no proof of employee heath policy for employees health. Priority foundation issued 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

  9. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 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 for employees health. Must provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. Observed 87 live small insects on walls of prep and dishwashing area and flying on site. Instructed to clean areas. Strongly recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage shelves in dry storage room not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/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 wallk not clean of dirt, debris in front prep, mop sink area. Instructed to clean/maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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 employee health policy for employees health. Must provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage shelves in dry storage room not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/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 wallk not clean of dirt, debris in front prep, mop sink area. Instructed to clean/maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Posted for pic when tcs foods prepared, handled, served. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 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 employee health policy for employees health. Must provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer being used maintaining improper temperature of 58.0f. Cooler will be taged held for inspection. Instructed not to use until serviced and tag is removed by the health dept. Instructed to use additional cooler thats 41.0f or less and walk in freezer for maintaining tcs foods-cos. Priority violation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage shelves in dry storage room not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/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 wallk not clean of dirt, debris in front prep, mop sink area. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Posted for pic when tcs foods prepared, handled, served. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND OVER 200 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, PIPES, CONDUITS, SHELVES, MONITORS AND CORDS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains needs to be detailed cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      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 from report #2268927 dated 03/05/2019 not corrected and/or maintained: instructed to correct and maintain: -55. Observed food debris, grease buildup, dirt on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, office areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, grease buildup, dirt on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, office areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 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 premises at this time, instructed to provide. 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 clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and 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 no exposed hand sink in front food dispensing area, instructed to provide. Priority foundation citation 7-38-030(c)

      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 bulk containers not properly labeled in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly label and date all food items.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on fryer equipment, food debris on surfaces of holding units, prep tables, counter, cooler gaskets and freezer gaskets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in lower wall near prep freezer, baseboards missing along walls in rear utility, dish washing, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings along walls and baseboards. Observed loose grout on floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing areas. Instructed manager to grout all loose floor tiles 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 clutter in rear storage/office area. Instructed manager to remove all clutter 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 food debris, grease buildup, dirt on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, office areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

      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 #2213885 on 9-5-18:55-observed the floor with broken floor tiles under fryers, instructed to replace missing and cracked floor tile. Instructed to clean floor under and around rear prep area. Priority foundation citation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  16. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. 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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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: 5-202.12 observed no exposed hand sink in front food dispensing area, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloth stored on front prep table, instructed to store in clean container with proper sanitizing solution.

      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: 4-903.11a observed the rice not elevated 6"off the storage room floor, instructed to elevate off floor6".

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 c observed ice build up on the freezer fan and rear of the compresor, instructed to remove/repair 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: 6-201.11 observed the floor with broken floor tiles under fryers, instructed to replace missing and cracked floor tile. Instructed to clean floor under and around rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front window pane broken of 2 pane broken(did not go thru 2nd pane), instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 2 door cooler, 1 door cooler, and microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with the idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.