I - 94 Ribs & Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 8, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Sep 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage available at handsinks throughout facility. Intructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide therometers for inside 2 door cooling equipment. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed bulk containers containing working ingredients (flour) store on prep table shelving. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.

     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 rear exit door attached to storage space not rodent proof. Observed approximatley 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed to enclose to prevent pest entry.

     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: 4-102.11 observed seaoned chicken stored inside grocery bag stored inside 2 door cooling unit. Instructed to use food grade only bags for food storage as required.

     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) observed black mold like spores as well as rust throughout interior surfaces of 2 door unit as well as shelving racks inside. Instructed to clean and maintain free of buildup.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed plumbing fixtures located in toilet room in need of cleaning.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive items stored in rear storage area next to upright freezer. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items (barber chairs, clothing articles, bikes, etc, clean and elevate all itmes at least 6 inches off floor.must miantain premise.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed large holes in walls throughout front prep and rear storage area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 noted floors throughout facility with excessive amounts of trash, food debris, and pooling water. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs throughout facility in front prep/dining area ceiling. Instructed to replace bulbs increase lighting throughout.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no proof of allergen training on site as required for certified food manager certificate holders. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Aug 28, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage available at handsinks throughout facility. Intructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide therometers for inside 2 door cooling equipment. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing working ingredients (flour) store on prep table shelving. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 70 small rodent droppings scattered on floors in the following areas on premise... Behind refrigeration/freezer units, in rear storage area alongside freezing units, on floors under prep tables, under 3 compartment sink, alongside grill near backdoor, under countertop where register is placed. Black live flies flrying throughout prepn area. Noted approximately 30 small, medium and large recommended to contact pest control for service, remove all said droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. 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 rear exit door attached to storage space not rodent proof. Observed approximatley 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed to enclose to prevent pest 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 no proof of pest control service provided for controlling pest in the food establishment on premise during time of inspection. Must provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38.020 (c) 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: Observed food preparation area not secured during time of inspection. Noted multiple people entering food prep area from outside the food establishment (street access). Instructed to not allow people to enter food prep space in order to prevent possible contamination and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     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: Observed seaoned chicken stored inside grocery bag stored inside 2 door cooling unit. Instructed to use food grade only bags for food storage as required.

     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 black mold like spores as well as rust throughout interior surfaces of 2 door unit as well as shelving racks inside. Instructed to clean and maintain free of buildup.

     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 plumbing fixtures located in toilet room in need of cleaning.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive items stored in rear storage area next to upright freezer. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items (barber chairs, clothing articles, bikes, etc, clean and elevate all itmes at least 6 inches off floor.must miantain premise.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obsevred large holes in walls throughout front prep and rear storage area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors throughout facility with excessive amounts of trash, food debris, and pooling water. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs throughout facility in front prep/dining area ceiling. Instructed to replace bulbs increase lighting throughout.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site as required for certified food manager certificate holders. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jul 29, 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.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager smoking after entering facility. Ashtray with cigaretts' buts on the table in kitchen area.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at handwashing sink by 3c sink. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food packages in refrigerator and freezer adulterated and not in good condition that protects the integrity of the contents, prevents exposure or is free of potential contaminants. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 13)

     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an open container of sausages stored below an open container filled with water catching dripping water from refrigerator pipes. Instructed to store food according to food code. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black and slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of two door refrigerator and dripping of the water onto food 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

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs food not meeting the required temperature of 135 f degrees or above: sausages internal temperature at 81.1 f, stored in an open container and placed at the rack with disposable food boxes. The manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 2 lbs of products worth $5.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy leak out of pipes under 3-comp sink when water is released. Must repair and maintain and remove water from floor and keep dry and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted over 200 mice dropping on shelves in the kitchen, in the food prep area, on the counter at the serving area, and floors throughout the facility. Also, over 5 flying insects are in the kitchen prep area and around the serving counter. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Must also eliminate the flying insect problem and pest control upon being re-inspected. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

     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 that pest control log book is missing required information. Missing record of visits, missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provides and maintains all required pest control records and documents. 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: Cutting board with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     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 assorted food items inside freezer and refrigeration units stored in grocery bags. Must 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

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the freezer and two door refrigerator in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

     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 receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Garbage can in the prep areas are full and uncovered. Instructed to provide lids.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms. All items must be elevated to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the premise, especially along with the wall base and underneath equipment, with dirt, grease, and food debris, including mouse droppings and dead insects. Walls with food dirt and food spills. Cracks on the walls and floors. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize, especially areas with pest activity, and clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills. Must upgrade housekeeping.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the food prep area. Instructed food manager to cover the ceiling so that it is sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable in all prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks, and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects, and dirt build-up throughout.

     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 and missing floor tiles throughout the facility and the door between the kitchen prep and storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light bulb and shield on the ceiling in the serving area and no shield above the kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observe employee smoking in the kitchen and ashtray with evidence of cigarette and cigarette ashes on the table in the kitchen. Instructed to stop smoking and remove the ashtray. Citation issued.7-32-010.

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

6. Jul 16, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jun 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jun 2, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the peron in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to add handwashing signage at front and rear handwashing sinks.

     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 no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • 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. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2555409 on 5/6/2022 were not corrected: #53-no self closing device found on washroom door as required; must install a self closing device. #54-served several large items and other clutter in rear yard area; must remove all items to avoid pest harborage. Items include a refrigeration unit, toilet, boxes, crates and other things. Clean and maintain area. #57-instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. #58-instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. - priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, ribs, french fries, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. May 6, 2022 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · 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: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No backflow device at mop sink as required; must install a backflow device at mop sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No self closing device found on washroom door as required; must install a self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Served several large items and other clutter in rear yard area; must remove all items to avoid pest harborage. Items include a refrigeration unit, toilet, boxes, crates and other things. Clean and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no shield on lights in kitchen prep area nor in front counter area. Instructed person in charge to cover all lights in prep areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 28, 2022 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature at 50.8f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent dropping in shelving unit in front dining area of facility. Must remove and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the two door cooler (shelves) and maintain. Clean bottom area of fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow device at mop sink as required; must install a backflow device at mop sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device found on washroom door as required; must install a self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Served several large items and other clutter in rear yard area; must remove all items to avoid pest harborage. Items include a refrigeration unit, toilet, boxes, crates and other things. Clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shield on lights in kitchen prep area nor in front counter area. Instructed person in charge to cover all lights in prep areas 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: Observed no certified foodservice manager on-site while tcs foods (ribs, hot links)are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 22, 2022 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no cold running water at exposed handsink by three comp sink; must provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No pipe connected to the exposed handsink next to the three comp sink; must install a pipe to sink as required. (water runs on floor when turned on). Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent droppings on premises; must remove and clean areas where found. Droppings observed inside the bottom of both fryers, on top of fryer, inside of the bathroom sink cabinet and on the floor in the furnace room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test strips on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide chemical test strips to test the strength of the sanitizer when wash rinse and sanitizing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the two door cooler (shelves) and maintain. Clean bottom area of fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow device at mop sink as required; must install a backflow device at mop sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device found on washroom door as required; must install a self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No outside receptacle for garbage on site; must have a dumpster or a printed contract on premises verifying service with a licensed company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several large items and other clutter in rear yard area; must remove all items to avoid pest harborage. Items include a refrigeration unit, toilet, boxes, crates and other things. Clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items outside of furnace room; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the wall and floor in the furnace room; instructed to install coving around wall base to seal gap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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