Popeye's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 30, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Contamination not prevented during storage/ preparation. Found employees cleaning 2 large ceiling vents above drive through station area where beverages ( ice tea and lemonade) are made, open ice bin at soda station, observed chunks of dust falling allover and around food storage and equipment. Instructed to protect food and equipment with a tarp when cleaning vents above. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     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: Wire shelf placed above beans and rice hot holding station where items that are stored above can fall in food bins. instructed to remove shelf or replace with one that doesn't allow items to fall through.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Out side garbage area not maintained, garbage is piling high above dumpster rim, covers wide open, instructed manager to maintain out side garbage area and keep lids down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Dec 10, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Nov 19, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTEY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ON CHICKEN PANS, SAUCE CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD BOXES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND FLYING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION FLOOR DRAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulation of grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment accross from ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused cooling with a buildup of grease and food debris next to warmer across from food prep table. Instructed to clean and or remove to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed certified food manger to obtain allergen training certificattion as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Sep 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulation of grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment accross from ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused cooling with a buildup of grease and food debris next to warmer across from food prep table. Instructed to clean and or remove to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed certified food manger to obtain allergen training certificattion as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Sep 3, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation from report #2622963 on 08/27/25 not corrected. Violation is as follows....observed approximately 40-50 small black live flies flying throughout chicken prep area, on cardboard boxes containing sauces, ceiling in rear storage area, on handsink basin in rear prep. Noted approximately 35 small black crawling beetles under 3-compartment sink in dishwashing area. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued. On site for followup and activity continues noting approximatley 70 small live flies flying throughout rear prep/dish, and storage areas on cooking equipment and storage racks. Instructed to correct. Priority violation. #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) observed accumulation of grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment accross from ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused cooling with a buildup of grease and food debris next to warmer across from food prep table. Instructed to clean and or remove to prevent pest activity.

     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 person in charge without valid original ity of chicago certified food managers certificate on site while preparing and serving chicken, red bean and rice, mashed potatoes. Instructed to provide and maintain 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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed certified food manger to obtain allergen training certificattion as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Aug 27, 2025 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 verifiable/ signed employee health policies on site during time of inspection for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40-50 small black live flies flying throughout chicken prep area, on cardboard boxes containing sauces, ceiling in rear storage area, on handsink basin in rear prep. Noted approximately 35 small black crawling beetles under 3-compartment sink in dishwashing area. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #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 accumulation of grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment accross from ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, 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 unused cooling with a buildup of grease and food debris next to warmer across from food prep table. Instructed to clean and or remove to prevent pest activity.

     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 person in charge without proof of valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, mashed potatoes, rice, etc. Instructed to provide at least one certificate holder on site 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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed certified food manger to obtain allergen training certificattion as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Mar 26, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · 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 city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of operations. Priority foundation violation.

     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 several handwashing sinks throughout the kitchen area and washrooms missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

     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 control devices installed directly above handwashing sink and 1-door reach-in cooler in the front drive-thru area. Instructed to relocate pest control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food or clean equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of 1-door reach-in cooler (near drive-thru window) to be heavily soiled with dried food debris and other soils. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soils 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 drain plugs at the 3-compartment sink in poor repair, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace drain plugs at the 3-compartment sink for filling basins during warewashing and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee present on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate while tcs food items are prepared and served (raw chicken, sandwiches) at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one food employee present with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Aug 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken overnight in 3 3-compartment sinks sitting in stagnant water. Informed manager of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 noted ice build up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 noted frozen fries in the freezer/refrigerator unit spilled at the bottom. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     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: 6-201.11.observed cardboard on the floor in fron of 3 c sink. Must remove and maintain to allow the floor to be easily cleaned.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 22, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed previous pf violation from 08/14/24, report #2600210 not corrected as follows: observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued priority violation #7-42-090. Citation.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken overnight in 3 3-compartment sinks sitting in stagnant water. Informed manager of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.18. Noted ice build up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11. Noted frozen fries in the freezer/refrigerator unit spilled at the bottom. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     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: 6-201.11. Observed cardboard on the floor in fron of 3 c sink. Must remove and maintain to allow the floor to be easily cleaned.

     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. Observed bicycle stored in dry food prep area. Instructed manager to remove it.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 15, 2024 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED. https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/FoodProtection/EmployeeHealthPolicySample.pdf

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black and pink slimy 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

    • 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 at the food prep area and a walk-in cooler to be improper: chicken 46.6 f and 66.0f, priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken overnight in 3 compartment sink sitting in stagnant water. Informed manager of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). 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: Noted ice build up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted frozen fries in the freezer/refrigerator unit spilled at the bottom. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

      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: Observed cardboard on the floor in fron of 3 c sink. Must remove and maintain to allow the floor to be easily cleaned.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bicycle stored in dry food prep area. Instructed manager to remove it.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No previous inspection summary report was posted on the site. A new summary report was given and posted priority foundation violation: 7-42-010(b), citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Oct 12, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers holding flour and other products. Clean exterior/interior surfaces of refrigeration units where needed and hot holding station shelves and counter tops.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cold running water knob at the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area stripped; instructed to replace knob.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: floors under around and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment, all floor drains, ceiling vents in prep area to remove dust observed, ceiling vents in washrooms to remove dust observed, clean walls around and behind cooking equipment and prep tables to remove splatter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents above the fryers need cleaning; clean and maintain vents in hooded system.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Jul 31, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, 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 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

13. Apr 6, 2023 Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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: clean floor of food spills/debris behind front service counter, floor drain, under ice machine, and prep area.

      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: clean floor of food spills/debris behind front service counter, floor drain, under ice machine, and prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust build up on front prep area ventilation covers at serving counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Mar 22, 2023 Conditional

    Short Form 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: 2-102.14 person in charge without valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instd to obtain certication and maintain

      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: 6-301.12 no hand drying provision (ie paper towels) at front and rear prep handwash sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain at all time. Paper towels provided by end of inspecion. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      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: 5-205.11 observed wisk in basin of handwash sink at front kitchen prep area. Instructed to keep basins clear at all times. See above for violation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      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: clean floor of food spills/debris behind front service counter, floor drain, under ice machine, and prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust build up on front prep area ventilation covers at serving counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      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: 2-101.11 no city of chicago certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, coleslaw, etc), nor valid city of chicago certified manager certificate posted. Instd to have valid certificate posted and manager on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

15. Feb 27, 2023 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 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 in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. 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: Clean floor of food spills/debris behind front service counter, floor drain, under ice machine, and prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on front prep area ventilation covers at serving counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

16. Mar 16, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: floors under and around equipment and storage shelves, all floor drains underneath sinks and other equipment, walls inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

17. Jan 10, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walk in cooler shelves and rolling carts to remove food residue.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors to remove food particles and walls around and behind equipment where needed in kitchen to remove splatter. Instructed to clean floor drains under all sinks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Jan 5, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one exposed handsink in poor repair according to law. Found handsink with water turned off and not operable as required by law in food prep area; must restore running water to handsink for use. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walk in cooler shelves and rolling carts to remove food residue.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors to remove food particles and walls around and behind equipment where needed in kitchen to remove splatter. Instructed to clean floor drains under all sinks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

19. Sep 20, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,CUP HOLDERS AT REGISTERS AND DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

20. Sep 8, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers for both small prep coolers on front serving line and sandwich prep cooler.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies on ceiling,boxes,walls in rear dish washing area,dry food and paper goods storage,soda boxes area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/8/21.(priority foundation 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 damaged door sweep on rear delivery door.must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on counter top under soda machine in dining area,cup holders at registers and drive-thru,walk in cooler-shelving units and rolling carts.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove water and spills from floor in dish washing area and keep dry.must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases of cooking equipment,soda cabinet in dining area,floor drains throughout dish washing area , prep areas and soda cabinet.

      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 damaged tile inside of mop sink basin in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debrsi build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

21. Jan 13, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

22. Jan 11, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink located in womens and mens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing water temperatures ranging from 80f to 85f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all tims. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

23. Oct 22, 2020 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor of food spills/debris and flour behind front service counter and prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of cardboard boxes at rear exit door and front utility closet. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

24. Jul 17, 2020 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items at front utility closet. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean