Popeye's Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 9, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on utility sink and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on handwashing sink and drainline above 3-compartment sink dishwashing area. 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 spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dishwashng areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. May 21, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed 3-compartment sink leaking from bottom seams. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, shelving units, holding units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaking faucet on utility sink and 3-compartment sink. 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: 6-501.12 observed spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dishwashng areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on utility sink. 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 spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dishwashng areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

     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 violations not corrected from report #2622116 on 8-12-25:51-observed a leaky pipe at the 3 comp sink chemiecal hose. Must repair and maintain.53- observed the self closing device on the washroom door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain as required. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 12, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up around the walk in freezer door and on the shelving. Must defrost and clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe at the 3 comp sink chemiecal hose. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the washroom door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaks in the ceiling air vents in the dining area and at the service counter due to the air conditioner leak. Must 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: Floors need cleaning underneath and around the cooking, inside the walk in cooler and underneath the 3 comp sink.

     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 #58 allergen training not corrected from report#2608299 date 12/3/24. Citation issued priority foundation #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Dec 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a missing handwash sign at handsink in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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: 3-302.12 noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 22, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a missing handwash sign at handsink in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black and pink substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cook prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 6, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 2, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no papertowel available at handsink located inside toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout the premise during the time of inspection s (3 compartments, washbowl, 2 exposed handsinks located in prep areas, all ranging between 63-72f. Noted the following handsink located across from 3 compartment sink without running water. Instructed to provide. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximatley 22 small and large live flies flying around ice machine, on rolling carts, on exterior surfaces of cardboard boxes and hot water tank. Instructed to eliminate pest activity. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rolling carts stored inside the walk-in cooler, fryers (wheels) throughout the chicken prep area, and the cooling unit in the front prep area with heavy amounts of accumulated dried food debris. Instructed to clean all non-food contact surfaces of equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors in walk-in cooler with excessive amounts of dried food debris underneath all shelving units, floors drain with build up of accumulated grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Feb 27, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Feb 23, 2024 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.13 observed hose attached to mop sink faucete, stored inside mop sink, no air gap or visible backflow prevention. Instructed to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2589438 2/9/24. They are as follows. Violation #47 observed microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain violation #49 -observed a build-up of ice, dirt, and food debris inside the walk-in freezer and instructed to clean the walls, floor, and door. I also observed the walls and floor inside the walk-in cooler with a build-up of dirt, stains, and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both. -observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on the cooking and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment. Violation #55 -observed standing water under the 3-compartment sink around the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. -observed the walls, floors, and ceilings throughout the food service area with a heavy…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) unable to locate thermometer inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaky faucet neck on chicken prep sink in rear. Instructed to reapir and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed all plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning in the toilet room. Instructed to maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside grease receptacle exterior surfaces encrusted with grease and food debris during time of inspection. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage. #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: 6-201.17 observed missing ceiling tile in the rear prep area above the ice machine. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed excessive amount of grease and food debris pooled onto floor in prep/frying area of facility. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in facility front and prep area, must replace and increase to increase lighting in office.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain as required by code. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-010 (b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Feb 16, 2024 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2589438 2/9/24. They are as follows. Violation #47 observed microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain violation #49 -observed a build-up of ice, dirt, and food debris inside the walk-in freezer and instructed to clean the walls, floor, and door. I also observed the walls and floor inside the walk-in cooler with a build-up of dirt, stains, and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both. -observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on the cooking and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment. Violation #55 -observed standing water under the 3-compartment sink around the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. -observed the walls, floors, and ceilings throughout the food service area with a heavy…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 obsevred fryers in disrepair causing grease to pool onto floor throughout prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink in front prep area slow draining. Noted 2-compartment sink in rear prep with leaky pipes and causing water to pool underneath equipment. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed all plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning in the toilet room. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed excessive amount of grease and food debris pooled onto floor in prep/frying area of facility. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid certificate posted for review during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, shrimp, rice/beans. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one cfm at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Feb 9, 2024 Fail

    Complaint · 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 signed health policies on site for review. Instructed to provide for all food and conditional employees. Priority foundation violation. # 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsevred fryers in disrepair causing grease to pool onto floor throughout prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in front prep area slow draining. Noted 2 compartment sink in rear prep with leaky pipes and causing water to pool underneath equipment. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning in the toilet room. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of grease and food debris pooled onto floor in prep/frying area of facility. Instructed to remove 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 #2581410 on september 8, 2023. Not corrected. They are as follows. Violation #47 observed microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain violation #49 -observed a build-up of ice, dirt, and food debris inside the walk-in freezer and instructed to clean the walls, floor, and door. I also observed the walls and floor inside the walk-in cooler with a build-up of dirt, stains, and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both. -observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, and food debris on the cooking and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment. Violation #55 -observed standing water under the 3-compartment sink around the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. -observed the walls, floors, and ceilings throughout the food service area with a heavy build-up of…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid certificate posted for review during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, shrimp, rice/beans. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one cfm at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

13. Sep 8, 2023 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • 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 front prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 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: Observed microweave in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to 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: Observed a build up of ice, dirt and food debris inside the walk in freezer instructed to clean the walls, floor and door. Also observed the walls and floor inside the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt, stains and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on the cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas 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 standing water under the 3 compartment sink, around the ice machine. Instructed 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 the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the food service area with a heavy build up of grease, dirt, food debris, stains and food splatter. The rear dish washing area, the middle prep area where the steam table unit and the front food service area where chicken is prepared and the front customer counter area. All areas must be cleaned and maintained.

      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 grease in all floor drains throughout facility. Observed build up of grease on walls and in corners throughout prep and cooking areas of facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on site. Instructed certified manager to obtain allergen training and maintain certficate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jun 6, 2023 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing necessary items from vomit cleanup kit during inspection (absorbent powder). Instructed person in charge to maintain complete cleanup kit for vomitous and diarrheal events on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris on shelving and tables throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease in all floor drains throughout facility. Observed build up of grease on walls and in corners throughout prep and cooking areas of facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and 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 peeling and missing paint(red), in front customer area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on site. Instructed certified manager to obtain allergen training and maintain certficate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jan 26, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jan 10, 2023 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed external thermometer on walk in freezer malfunctioning. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed microweave in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to 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: Observed build up of food debris and residue on equipment and tables throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at three compartment sink to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in between the tiles by the 3 compartment sink, around the ice machine, co2 container and anywhere else needed in need of regrouting. Instructed to regrout areas where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on floors throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped and served (such as chicken, cole slaw). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

17. Jan 6, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person with city of chicago food service manager training on site. Instructed person in charge that certified food service manager must be on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handsink in front prep area. Instructed person in charge that hand drying provision must be available at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Pic provided handdrying provision during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handsink in restroom. Instructed person in charge that handwashing cleanser must be available at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued see above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed external thermometer on walk in freezer malfunctioning. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and residue on equipment and tables throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at three compartment sink to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on floors throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without city of chicago food service manager certification.instructed person in charge that certified food service manager must be on site, as well as original certificate at all times tcs foods (chicken, potatoes, cole slaw etc) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

18. Oct 27, 2022 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without city of chicago food service managers certification. Insformed and instructed that certified food service manager must be on site at all times tcs foods (chicken, potatoes, cole slaw etc) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

19. Aug 26, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Aug 23, 2022 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop in rear near ice machine with a standing water and a heavy accumulation of a dark substance floating in water. Instructed to clean and sanitize as a means of preventing contamination of ice used for consumption.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throught out facility heavily soiled with a build up of grease, dirt and food debris. Wall in rear dry goods storage area with stains (possible food splatter) running down wall. Observed the wall near where the sandwiches are made with a heavy build up of grease and stains as well as the ceiling area above the lemonade machine with a build up of food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as this can help prevent pest and or insect harboring. 6-202.11 observed protective light shield missing from light located just above the three compartment sink and near walk in, instructed to provide and maintain as a means of preventing a possible physical contamination of the food contact items in the area. 8-404.13(b:4) observed continued non compilance from inspection #255556 dated 5/10/2022 5-205.15 observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk containers in rear prep area not properly labeled with legible names on containers. Instructed to provide proper labels on all 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 insect activity. Observed approx 15-20 large flies in the rear prep area where the steam table is located and in the front food service area instructed to contact pest control and have a service prior to reinspection with a service log sheet. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) 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 the metal shelving throughout the facility with a heavy build up of dirt and food debris on all the shelvings as well as the counters in all prep,dish washing area and food service areas and front customer service counter. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.

      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 wire racks in walk in cooler badly rusted and uncleanable heavily soiled. Observed the soda machine with a build up of dirt, dust and badly soiled dispenders 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: Observed a leak at the base of the sanitizer dispenser when turned on. The sanitizer runs into the dish washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the stafff toilet room door located in the rear. Instructed to provide and maintain as door should be able to close to prevent staff from cross contamination after washing hands.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the food service area with a heavy build up of grease, dirt, food debris, stains and food splatter. The rear dish washing area, the middle prep area where the steam table unit and the front food service area where chicken is prepared and the front customer counter area. All areas must be cleaned and maintained. Observed the floor tiles with missing grout and loose tiles with standing water repair as needed. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall coving under the wire rack along the wall in the dish washing area coming loose from the wall with dish ware stuck between it also observed the tile under the drive thru window needs to be resealed instructed to clean, repair and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light covering missing from the walk in freezer and the overhead lights over the three compartment sink and the light in front of the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease, stains and food debris on the hood ventilation system and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      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 manager on site without city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods are being prepared and served. (chicken, shrimp, potaotes, gravy) instructed to obtain and provide on site as facility should always operate with a city of chicago food service manager on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

21. Aug 19, 2022 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throught out facility with a build up of dirt and debris. Wall in rear dry goods storage area with stains (possible food splatter) running down wall. Observed the wall near where the sandwiches are made with a heavy build up of grease and stains as well as the ceiling area above the lemonade machine with a build up of food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as this can help prevent pest and or insect harboring. 6-202.11 observed protective light shield missing from light located just above the three compartment sink and near walk in, instructed to provide and maintain as a means of preventing a possible physical contamination of the food contact items in the area. 8-404.13(b:4) observed continued non compilance from inspection #255556 dated 5/10/2022 5-205.15 observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese and other items leaking in…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods are being prepared and served. (chicken, shrimp, potaotes, gravy) instructed to obtain and provide on site as facility should always operate with a city of chicago food service manager on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

22. Aug 12, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest acitvity approx 10-20 droppings in rear storage area under the metal racks used for storing dry goods. Observed small and large flies in rear area near the mop sink, near and under shelving where the steam table is located and the dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain, contact pest control and have a service performed before return inspection date of 8-19-2022 with and must provide a service log sheet from pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      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 approx a 1/4 inch gap opening on the left side bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect entering and harboring.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the rear mop sink. Instructed to drain, clean and maintain area as a means of preventing insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throught out facility with a build up of dirt and debris. Wall in rear dry goods storage area with stains (possible food splatter) running down wall. Observed the wall near where the sandwiches are made with a heavy build up of grease and stains as well as the ceiling area above the lemonade machine with a build up of food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as this can help prevent pest and or insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee toilet room in the rear of the facility door badly damaged and coming loose. Instructed they must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed very low lighting in the walk in freezer located in the rear of the facility. Instructed to provide proper lighting as a means of being able to see to clean and maintain area properly.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed protective light shield missing from light located just above the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain as a means of preventing a possible physical contamination of the food contact items in the area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed continued non compilance from inspection #255556 dated 5/10/2022 5-205.15 observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese and other items leaking in rear prep area. Instructed they must repair and maintain for empolyee safety reasons. 6-501.11 observed the walk in cooler door badly damaged in need of repair. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order as a means of maintaining proper temperatures in walk in cooler. 6-202.12 observed no working ventilation inside facility. Extremely hot and unbareable throughout. Instructed they must provide proper ventilation inside facility and maintain in good working order. (inside temperature reading 91 degrees. Employees using fans to keep as cool as possible. Instructed to remove fans as a means of preventing possible contamination of food contact surfaces and foods prepared and stored for serving from possible…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods are being prepared and served. (chicken, shrimp, potaotes, gravy) instructed to obtain and provide on site as facility should always operate with a city of chicago food service manager on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

23. Jul 19, 2022 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of ice, dirt and food debris inside the walk in freezer instructed to clean the walls, floor and door. Also observed the walls and floor inside the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt, stains and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on the cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese and other items leaking in rear prep area. Instructed they must repair and maintain for empolyee safety reasons.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on walls and floors under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed they must clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring. Floors very slippery throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler door badly damaged in need of repair. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order as a means of maintaining proper temperatures in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the edge of the wall in the rear near the ice machine damaged and open. Instructed they must repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect entering and or harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation inside facility. Extremely hot and unbareable throughout. Instructed they must provide proper ventilation inside facility and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

24. May 26, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of ice, dirt and food debris inside the walk in freezer instructed to clean the walls, floor and door. Also observed the walls and floor inside the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt, stains and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on the cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese and other items leaking in rear prep area. Instructed they must repair and maintain for empolyee safety reasons.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on walls and floors under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed they must clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring. Floors very slippery throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler door badly damaged in need of repair. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order as a means of maintaining proper temperatures in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the edge of the wall in the rear near the ice machine damaged and open. Instructed they must repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect entering and or harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation inside facility. Extremely hot and unbareable throughout. Instructed they must provide proper ventilation inside facility and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

25. May 10, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREPERATION/FRYING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATIION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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: Observed tcs foods cheese, mayo at temperatures 75 degrees. Management voluntarily discarded apprx 5lbs of food valued at apprx $4.00 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: Observed cold hold unit where sandwiches are made holding at 77.3 degrees. Unit door will not close all the way. Instructed to discard all condiments (cheese,mayo) unit tagged and cannot be used. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation 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 a build up of ice, dirt and food debris inside the walk in freezer instructed to clean the walls, floor and door. Also observed the walls and floor inside the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt, stains and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on the cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the steam table used for heating mac and cheese and other items leaking in rear prep area. Instructed they must repair and maintain for empolyee safety reasons.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease and food debris on walls and floors under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed they must clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring. Floors very slippery throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooler door badly damaged in need of repair. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order as a means of maintaining proper temperatures in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the edge of the wall in the rear near the ice machine damaged and open. Instructed they must repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect entering and or harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation inside facility. Extremely hot and unbareable throughout. Instructed they must provide proper ventilation inside facility and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

26. Mar 19, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Insturcted manager to provide a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation violation. No 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: Found no handwashing sink located in food dispensing area, also noted no handwashing sink located at front food preperation/frying area. Handwashing sinks must be located in all food preparatiion areas, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

27. Mar 11, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Insturcted manager to provide a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation violation. No 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: Found no handwashing sink located in food dispensing area, also noted no handwashing sink located at front food preperation/frying area. Handwashing sinks must be located in all food preparatiion areas, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch money, then touch serving utensils. Instructed food handler to change gloves when moving from one task to the next. Must wash hands before wearing gloves when task changes.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of accumilated grease build up on floor located in frying area. Instructed manager to clean sanitize 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: Found the following core violation not corrected by correct by date. Observed food debris and grease on the floor and shelves throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

28. Jan 9, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found raw chicken out of temperature(50.7f) in the prep area. Tcs foods shall be at 41f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 7lbs at $50. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on the floor and shelves throughout the facility. Instructed to clean 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: Continued non compliance for violation 58 manager has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow.core violations not corrected in the time frame of the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

29. Feb 20, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies for vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the cooking and prep equipment at the chicken station to remove spill and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around heavy equipment to remove spills and/or debris. Also clean the inside of the walk in cooler.

      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 valid city of chicago certified manager on site/duty or city sanitation certificate posted as required. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager has to be on duty at all times while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken, red beans & rice, and shrimps. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

30. May 3, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the outside of the biscuit oven and stainless steel shelves around the chicken seasoning table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the walk-in cooler and prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield next to the dishwash area.

31. Apr 23, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one garbage dumpster in the fenced in corral without a lid. Management instructed to provide lids on all garbage dumpsters. Also observed cardboxes boxes (some filled with grease and litter) stored on the ground at the back door. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. 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 outside of the biscuit oven and stainless steel shelves around the chicken seasoning table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the prep area.