Popeyes Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 20, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BAGS OF FLOOR,INSIDE OF MOP SINK,ON WALLS AND PICTURES IN DINING AREA RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- DOOR PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY

     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(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER LIDS MISSING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY 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: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREAS.

     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 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: : 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635114 4/16/26 NOT CORRECTED-#49-4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Apr 16, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(c) i: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from fryers,wheel bases, coolers,shelving unit at service counter,rolling carts, prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage closet in hallway.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2633725 4/8/26 not corrected-#55-6-201.11: observed non smooth wooden wall partition installed to the left of front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to make non smooth wooden wall partition smooth for ease of cleanability, instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.#55-6-501.12: observed grease buildup and debris on floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prep area with fryers. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prep area with fryers. #55-6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floors in prep area with fryers. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing for ease of cleanability in front prep area with fryers and maintain.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) i: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from fryers,wheel bases, coolers,shelving unit at service counter,rolling carts, prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage closet in hallway.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 8, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed crates being used in walk in freezer for food storage must remove and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

     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(c) i: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from fryers,wheel bases, coolers,shelving unit at service counter,rolling carts, prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive food debris build up in floor drains throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage closet in hallway.

     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 damaged door panel of walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Apr 7, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some missing signed employees health policies for all employees 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 at both hand washing sinks in prep & dish washing areas soap was provided at hand sinks during inspection must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     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 hot running water temperature at hand sink in customers toilet room at 89.1f must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     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 crates being used in walk in freezer for food storage must remove and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

     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 excessive grease and food debris build up from fryers,wheel bases, coolers,shelving unit at service counter,rolling carts, prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up in floor drains 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 elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage closet in hallway.

     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 replcae damaged wall panel in walk in cooler.

     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 from report #2627310 11/19/25 not corrected-#53-5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom. Instructed to provided covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.#55-6-201.11: observed non smooth wooden wall partition installed to the left of front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to make non smooth wooden wall partition smooth for ease of cleanability, instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.6-501.12: observed grease buildup and debris on floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prpe area with fryers. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prep area with fryers. #55-6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floors in prep area with fryers. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Nov 19, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom. Instructed to provided covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

     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 non smooth wooden wall partition installed to the left of front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to make non smooth wooden wall partition smooth for ease of cleanability, instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed grease buildup and debris on floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prpe area with fryers. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prep area with fryers

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floors in prep area with fryers. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing for ease of cleanability in front prep area with fryers and maintain.

     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 expired food handler certificates for all food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of allergen awareness training provided for multiple employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 13, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 86.9-90.3f at handwashing sinks in facility. Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in prep area and employee washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot tcs food(cooked bacon) held at improper temperature of 108.9f. Instructed all hot tcs food must be held at 135f or above. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $60 weighing 1lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom. Instructed to provided covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two damaged dumpster lids on outside dumpster. Observed front dumpster lid lifted upwards causing large opening and observed opening at rear of middle lid. Openings on lids cause lids to not be tight fitting and allow insects and rodents to enter dumpster. Instructed to replace both damaged dumpster lids and maintain tight fitting lids on said dumpster. Consolidated with violation above priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster used for trash and cardboard overflowing with bags and cardboard unable to be closed to prevent pest from entering dumpster. Instructed manager trash and recycling shall be stored so that it is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Corrected on site, trash and cardboard pushed down into dumpster before conclusion of inspection rear lid of dumpster was closed and tightly fitting before conclusion of inspection. Consolidated with violation below priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth wooden wall partition installed to the left of front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to make non smooth wooden wall partition smooth for ease of cleanability, instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris on floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prpe area with fryers. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of walls and in corners in prep area with fryers.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floors in prep area with fryers. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing for ease of cleanability in front prep area with fryers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for all food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen awareness training provided for multiple employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean soil accumulation and debris from fan guards in the walk-in cooler.

     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 faucet at the handwashing sink near the kitchen entrance. 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: Must clean food derbis from floors under cooking equipment in the cooks area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed flour and rice food storage containers in the rear not labeled. Must label all food storage containers with the common name of food item.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on the inside of small reach-in cooler at the end of cookline. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and soil accumulation on the bottom of all reach-in coolers and freezers. Must detail clean the bottom and outside of reach-in coolers and freezers 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 the side corner of handwashing sink in the dishwashing area leaking water. 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 missing cover for garbage inside customer washroom. Instructed to provide a cover for feminine hygiene products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Aug 16, 2023 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Aug 14, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at both prep area hand wash sinks, water temp @73f-75f, Instructed to provide no less 100f water temp at hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(C)

      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: Found about 20 live fruit flies in rear dish room and dry food storage room, Instructed to eliminate insects in affected area, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

      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: hot water handle at rear hand wash sink in poor repair, stripped thread on knob, bottom drain of three comp sink is leaking by the stopper turn arm, instructed to to repair and maintain plumbing.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

12. Oct 18, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and flour debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of employees unisex 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: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

      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 original city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted on site while tcs foods are being prepped and served (such as chicken). 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Aug 20, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

14. Mar 22, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing hand washing sign in employees toilet room, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal clothes stored on food shelves, instructed tp separate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

15. Oct 29, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Oct 22, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior white panel of ice machine, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live small flies on wals, dry food, and equipment in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris from floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, and prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

17. Mar 20, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found non working thermometer in the 1-door upright stainless steel cooler, instructed to provide working thermometer 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: Found torn door gasket on multiple cooling units throughout the prep area, instructed to repair gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

18. Mar 10, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 1-door upright stainless steel cooler at an improper temperature of 52f with frozen french fries (40f) and fried shrimp (40f) inside. Instructed manager to store food in another cooling unit, and discontinue using said cooler until serviced and maintaining a cold temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found non working thermometer in the 1-door upright stainless steel cooler, instructed to provide working thermometer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 25 live small flies on the wall around the mop sink, and on boxes in dry storage area. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize the affected area, contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bread stored on the floor in the dish washing area. Instructed to elevate bread 6" off floor, and recommended not storing bread in dishwashing area, to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn door gasket on multiple cooling units throughout the prep area, instructed to repair gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive dried food debris in floor corners under and behind heavy equipment throughout front and rear prep, dish, floor drains, and dry storage areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in toilet/storage room for staff, instructed to remove or organize clutter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

19. Nov 6, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the front prep handsink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Manager on duty obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection 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: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk in cooler to be improper: containers of cajun rice ranging between 65f- 74f. Food containers with cajun rice was labeled with the prepared date/time as 11/5/19 at 5:00pm and use by 11/8/19 at 5:00pm. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $160.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of rice with broken lid. Instructed to replace to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler at the front prep counter utilize single-use deli paper to grab biscuit and place inside customer's bag. Manager was informed that the single-use paper can be utilized to grab food items but can not be then placed inside of customers bag. Instructed to correct food retrieval process to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored in various areas of the prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

20. Apr 10, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust residue on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility due to recent construction. Instructed to detail clean all areas prior to opening. Must 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 mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exhaust ventilation fan in the two washrooms. Instructed to provide a working exhaust ventilation fan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

21. Mar 18, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

22. Feb 22, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

23. Feb 11, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations