Pass

Mikkey's Retro Grill

8132 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 19, 2026

Mikkey's Retro Grill was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not properly sealed at the bottom to prevent possible entry point for pest. Must repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach coolers not clean. Must remove spills and debris. Also must clean and maintain fry cutter.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the the air vent cover and ceiling tiles in the front prep area dusty. Must clean and maintain. Noted a missing ceiling tile in the mens washroom and damaged ceiling tiles in the womens washroom and in the dining area. Must 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: Floors need cleaning in the rear prep area along the wall base and in corners and underneath storage shelving to remove spills and/or debris

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Pic could not provide proof of allergen training as required. Instructed to provide at all times or citations will follow.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezer in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: New thermometer needed to replace one on site at this time. Worn with large amounts of grease build up correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk food storage containers in need of labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in need of storing in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed 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: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up 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: Fllor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean 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 and walls throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease splatter and food spills. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ground turkey improperly thawing in prep sink. Instructed manager to thaw turkey under refrigeration, cold running water, or part of cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of potato slicer, shake mixer, rolling carts, shelving units, prep tables. 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 loose faucet on hand washing sink in women washroom. 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 missing baseboards and light switch cover in rear storage area. Instructed manager 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: Observed debris inside floor drain near 3-compartment sink and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) : previous priority foundation violations from report #2576456 5/26/23 not corrected-6-501.111 : #38-still observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor & in opening in wall in hot water tank area ,on floor next to bait box,on shelf of motor and underneath same in front storage closet,on floor in corner behind speaker in dining area. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/9/23. :#60- #49- 4-601.11(c) : must detail clean the french fry slices, clean interior of all coolers and freezers.#55- 6-501.11 : observed the wall base loose underneath the sinks in the rear. Must repair wall base coving.#55- 6-501.12 : must detail clean the floors through out, the wall in the rear behind prep station, ceiling vent to remove dust as needed.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and where needed.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) : must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from grill tables,rolling carts,pipes of cooking equipment,prep tables(legs & wheel bases),shelving units,storage racks,fryer cabinets,light shields,high chairs.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dust,grease and food splatter from walls throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

      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 : must clean debris build up from floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles and food containers from floor throughout storage and closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2576456 5/26/23 not corrected-6-501.111 : #38-still observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings in fryer cabinet, on both food & paper goods storage shelves,on floor under same.on floor in between clutter in hot water tank area and front storage closet,and a dead mouse on floor at entry door.also.3-4 live large flies flying around premises. Must remove droppings & dead mouse.clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/2/23. 5-501.15 : #54-observed outside grease container sides encrusted with grease and food debris build up.must remove grease and debris. Clean and maintain.8-404.13(b:4) :#60- #49- 4-601.11(c) : must detail clean the french fry slices, clean interior of all coolers and freezer and exterior of dry bulk storage container.#55- 6-501.11 : observed the wall base…

      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: Must label all food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed gap along bottom of front door and several pin holes and hole in rear door(not fitting along all sides of rear screen door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and where needed.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) : must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and splintered wood screwed into walls throughout prep/dish washing area in poor repair must make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from grill tables,rolling carts,pipes of cooking equipment,garbage cans & dollies,prep tables(legs & wheel bases),shelving units,storage racks,large buss pans,fryer cabinets,light shields.

      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 : must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3-compartment sink,tape from mopsink faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean grease and food splatter from walls throughout premises

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace broken concrete floor near 3- compartment sink/rear prep/dish washing area and where needed,damaged wall at rear door & mop sink,loose wall bases throughout both prep area,holes in walls where needed .

      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 : must clean debris build up from floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles and food containers from floor throughout storage and closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical14 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide an dmaintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in rear prep/dish washing area hand sink must provide and maintain.soap was provided during inspection.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030)(citation issued)

      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 no chemical sanitizer on site for manual wear washing at 3- compartment sink. Manager went to store during inspection to purchase ( bleach).must provide and maintain at all times.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 5lbs. Cooked hamburgers 114.7f and 2lbs.cooked chicken breast 120.2f in table top hot holding unit.product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx.7lbs.$160.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap along bottom of front door and several pin holes and hole in rear door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

      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 evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppingsin fryer cabinet, on both food & paper goods storage shelves,on floor under same.on floor in between clutter in hot water tank area and front storage closet,wall outlet cover behind food storage shelf. Must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/26/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and where needed.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excesiive grease and food debris build up from grill tables,rolling carts,pipes of cooking equipment,garbage cans & dollies,exterior of grease trap ,prep tables,shelving units,storage racks.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container lid and sides encrusted with grease and food debris build up.must remove grease and debris. Clean and maintain.(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: Must clean grease and food splatter from walls throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken concrete floor near 3- compartment sink,damaged wall at rear door,loose wall bases throughout both prep area .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights where needed and missing light shield in rear prep/dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2565303 10/13/22 not corrected.#37- 3-302.12 : observed large bulk storage container without the products name. Instructed to label.#49- 4-601.11(c) : must detail clean the french fry slices, clean interior of all coolers and freezer and exterior of dry bulk storage container.#51- 5-205.15 : observed a leak at the hand sink in the rear at the bottom. Must repair and maintain.#55- 6-501.11 : observed the wall base loose underneath the sinks in the rear. Must repair wall base coving.#55- 6-501.12 : must detail clean the floors through out, the wall in the rear behind prep station, ceiling vent to remove dust and replace water stained ceiling tile as needed.#57-2-102.13 : observed employee's food handler certificates expired. Instructed to update and maintain as required.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk storage container without the products name. Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the french fry slices, clean interior of all coolers and freezer and exterior of dry bulk storage container.

      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 hand sink in the rear at the bottom. Must 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 the wall base loose underneath the sinks in the rear. Must repair wall base coving

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out, the wall in the rear behind prep station, ceiling vent to remove dust and replace water stained ceiling tile as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee's food handler certificates expired. Instructed to update and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the men and women toliet rooms. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed five black containers blocking the front food prep hand sink. Nstructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. The black containers were removed during the time of inspection. Cos

      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 hand washing signs at the front and rear food prep hand sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 65 mice droppings noted during inspection. Pest activity was noted in the corners of the women and men toliet rooms. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male employee in front food prep area handling food with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain while in food prep areas and handling food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the rear food prep area soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.

      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 drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe. Also observed a slow draining of water at the front food prep hand sink. Instructed 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 excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the office and utlity closet. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the men and women toliet rooms. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      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 violation #55 (detail clean ceiling tiles and vents above front hot line of heavy grease build-up. Maintain at all times), (must detail clean floors at front around deep fryers and throughout rear of food spills and debris. Detail clean floor under storage rack at rear) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report dated for 08/05/20. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees on site with no food handler certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening in screen at bottom of rear exit screen door. Must repair to prevent entry points for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused wiping cloths laying on prep tables and counters. Must properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean/sanitize interior bottom of all refrigeration units of meat juices, food spills and encrusted food debris. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors at front around deep fryers and throughout rear of food spills and debris. Detail clean floor under storage rack at rear.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ceiling tiles and vents above front hot line of heavy grease build-up. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 10 live small flies located in the hallway by the toilet rooms, about 5 live small flies on the cardboard boxes located in the rear food prep area and about 5 live small flies flying around the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the walls and floors with minor accumulated food splatters and food debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the front food prep area hand washing sink nor in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (beef burgers) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a reminder on the menu that reads *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illnes.* priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed time/temperature control for safety foods (raw chicken, beef) and dry storage (flour) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product name. Instructed to provide labels on containers for all foods that are out of the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1 inch gap at the top of the rear exit door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in the front food prep area. Instructed to make floor 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: 2-102.13 observed 2 out of 4 food handlers without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 found no consumer advisory notice on menu for food items sold; instructed to provide and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  15. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 found no consumer advisory notice on menu for food items sold; instructed to provide and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.