Pass

Popeyes

6321 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 15, 2026

Popeyes was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handsinks.must provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found wall behind and above 3 compartment sink not clean/poor repair.must clean/replace.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.

      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: Found no handwashing signage at handsinks.must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found wall behind and above 3 compartment sink not clean/poor repair.must clean/replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken handle at hand sink.must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean.garbage spillage/grease spillage.also, dumpster missing lid.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain dumpster areas.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease/food debris inside mop sink. Must clean and maintain interior of mop sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall damaged next to hot water tank (at wall base). Must repair and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: One ventilation hood filter missing. Must provide an additioan working clean ventilation hood filter.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease/food debris inside mop sink. Must clean and maintain interior of mop sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall damaged next to hot water tank (at wall base). Must repair and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: One ventilation hood filter missing. Must provide an additioan working clean ventilation hood filter.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove excess ice build up from rear of walk in cooler condenser and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash sink (by fryers) hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain said handwash sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: The following previous core violation from report #2603021 dated on 09/18/24 not corrected-#58 no allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer, .instructed to repair.

      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: Broken release knob inside walk-in cooler not able to release walk-in cooler door from inside.must replace said knob. Broken rubber gasket at walki-in freezer door,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 8-29-2024,report#2601911 previous core violations not corrected from 1-24-24, report#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: no visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment. Instructed to provide. Priority violation:7-42-090, citation issued on 9-13-2024,tagged units in question "held for inspection" do not use.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer, .instructed to repair.

      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: Broken release knob inside walk-in cooler not able to release walk-in cooler door from inside.must replace said knob. Broken rubber gasket at walki-in freezer door,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed today extremely loose hot water handle at cooking/frying area. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken protective light shield in dishroom,replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 8-29-2024,report#2601911 previous core violations not corrected from 1-24-24, report#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: no visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment. Instructed to provide. Priority violation:7-42-090, citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer, .instructed to repair.

      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: Broken release knob inside walk-in cooler not able to release walk-in cooler door from inside.must replace said knob. Broken rubber gasket at walki-in freezer door,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed today extremely loose hot water handle at cooking/frying area. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken protective light shield in dishroom,replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 8-29-2024,report#2601911 previous core violations not corrected from 1-24-24, report#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: no visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment. Instructed to provide. Priority violation:7-42-090, citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer, .instructed to repair.

      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: Broken release knob inside walk-in cooler not able to release walk-in cooler door from inside.must replace said knob. Broken rubber gasket at walki-in freezer door,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed today extremely loose hot water handle at cooking/frying area. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken protective light shield in dishroom,replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels are provided at handwashing sinks in prep areas. Two of the paper towel dispensers are not in working condition (unable to dispense paper). The handwashing sink by the three-compartment sink no paper towels provided, which was provided after my request at said sink. Instructed to repair and provide paper towels at other sinks. Priority foundation 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: We observed approx 10 house flies on site:rear prep,storage and raw prep chicken area. Instructed to remove and sanitize all surface at mentioned area.priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a)citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer, .instructed to repair.

      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: Broken release knob inside walk-in cooler not able to release walk-in cooler door from inside.must replace said knob. Broken rubber gasket at walki-in freezer door,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must 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: Some debris on floor under shelves in storage area. Walls behind the shelves in storage area with splattered food.encrusted on walls. Excess grease on floor behind and under cooking equipment

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken protective light shield in dishroom,replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 1-24-24, report#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: no visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment. #53) 5-501.17: a cover is needed at the receptacle inside the women's washroom. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: A cover is needed at receptacle inside the women's washroom.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: Broken baseboard wall tiles in rear prep and dishroom. Repair/replace all broken tiles. Caulk/seal floor drain between tiles in rear prep area. Wall above 3 compartment sink not clean and in poor repair with peeling/flaking finish. Must clean, repair and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. Owner reported on premises with documents of city sanitation certificate

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 1-17-24,report # 2588140.found garbage area not maintained.empty buckets, brooms, wood panels,empty boxes and vent pipe. Observed waste oil container half uncovered and with broken lid. Full of waste cooking oil. Observed rat dropping on top wood sheet in front of waste oil container. Must clean up and remove items mentioned, also to call company to remove oil container if no longer needed. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(b)citation issued. Still today observed garbage area not maintained, not cleaned. We observed waste oil container half uncovered and with broken lid. Full of waste cooking oil and dead rat hanging from cart. Priority violation:7-42-090,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must install visible backflow prevention devices for equipment.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: A cover is needed at receptacle inside the women's washroom.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster located at parking lot with overflowing garbage. Both lids of each end not able to close. Lids must be closed tight fitted to container at all times.to minimize rodent and insects activities. 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: Broken baseboard wall tiles in rear prep and dishroom. Repair/replace all broken tiles. Caulk/seal floor drain between tiles in rear prep area. Wall above 3 compartment sink not clean and in poor repair with peeling/flaking finish. Must clean, repair and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued. Owner reported on premises with documents of original city sanitation certificate

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution provided at three compartment sink, 0ppm. Bag of solution almost empty and not installed at wall pump that dispense sanitizing solution. Utenisl being washed and rinsed only, not sanitized. Manager corrected issue by providing new bag of sanitizer solution and install it to said pump. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked chicken stored under the lamp at front hot holding unit at temp of 126.4f; 127.2f and 129f. At present time food was served to customers. Food discarded and denatured. Priority violation: 7-38-005. Consolidated with below citations. Pounds 27, value $63.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Cold tcs foods at improper temperature: raw chicken at temp of 47.7f to 51.3f; raw marinated chicken at 48.5f. Pre-packaged diced cabbage at temp of 54f. Cheddar cheese 48.4f, rice 49.5f foods mentioned were stored inside the walk-cooler and walk-in freezer. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 900, value $2300. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walk-in cooler at air temp 50f to 53.6f, and walk-in freezer at air temp of 55f. Walk-in cooler must maintain air temp of 41f and below. Walk-in freezer 0f and below. Instructed to repair issues. Priority violation: 7-38-005, citation issued. Repairmen arrived on site and were able to make repairs. Cooler tmeperature 39.8, freezer temp 16.0f by 3pm.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: We observed wastewater overflowing from floor drain onto floor, under the compartment sink in dishroom. Instructed to repair issues. Priority violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued. Repairman arrived during inspection and repaired plumbing violation.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention devices for water lines to bunn tea brewing and hot water dispensing equipment. Must installl visible backflow prevention devices for equipment.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at two compartment sink. Lever under wash compartmetn of 3 compartment sink leaking. Small leak at sanitizer compartment of 3 compartment sink. Water leaking on floor. Repair all leak issues.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: A cover is needed at receptacle inside the women's washroom.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found garbage area not maintained.empty buckets, brooms, wood panels,empty boxes and vent pipe. Observed waste oil container half uncovered and with broken lid. Full of waste cooking oil. Observed rat drooping on top wood sheet in front of waste oil container. Must clean up and remove items mentioned, also to call company to remove oil container if no longer needed. 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: Broken baseboard wall tiles in rear prep and dishroom. Repair/replace all broken tiles. Caulk/seal floor drain between tiles in rear prep area. Wall above 3 compartment sink not clean and in poor repair with peeling/flaking finish. Must clean, repair and mainta wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink water temperatures ranging from 65f - 68f in the following areas: men and women's toilet room, food preparation and warewashing areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all handwashing sinks--also noted 3-compartment sink water temperature at 67f. Instructed the person in charge to maintain 3 compartments' sink water temperature at a minimum of 110f. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. The manager called the plumber, and the plumber was able to restore hot water to all handwashing and 3-compartment sinks. All hand sinks now reach the proper minimum temperature of 100f, and 3 compartment sink now reaches the proper minimum temperature of 110f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and surrounding floors in the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to degrease, clean and 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 multiple damaged ceiling tiles in the prep and warewashing areas ---also observed slimy black caulking at the three-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and caulking at the compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear dry storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize dry storage area and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, ect.) are prepared and served. Instructed the person in charge to have a certified food manager present all times while tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed raw wood exposed inside walk-in refrigerator underneath walk-in freezer door. Restore the area under the walk-in freezer door to a smooth and easily cleanable condition.

      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 floors in the walk-in cooler with excess water on the floor. The floor of the walk-in cooler must be kept clean and dry. Observed walk-in freezer floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Must restore the floor of the walk-in cooler to a smooth, easily cleanable condition and maintain.observed floor in main cooling area and main warewahing area with grout missing in between floor tiles. Must replace grout and maintain floor.

      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 clutter creating harborage in the rear of the facility. Remove all items not needed for the facility, and all remaining items need to be stored up off the floor and away from walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 small flies in rear dry storage. Must eliminate all activity. Remove all harborage and contact pest control. Priority foundation vioaltion 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop inside ice machine between uses. Store ice scoop in holder to prevent hand contamination

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood exposed inside walk in refrigerator underneath walk in freezer door. Restore area under walk in freezer door to a smooth and easily cleanable condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only handwashing sink for chicken frying station in poor repair and draining into bucket. Sink was repaired during inspection. Prioirty violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing toilet seat in womens washroom. Replaced during inspection.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in main cooking chicken frying area reapired with tape. Must remove tape and make sure sink is properly repaired and maintained at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in main cooling area and in main warewahing area with grout missing in between floor tiles. Must replace grout and maintain floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter creating harborage in rear of facility remove all items that are not needed for facilty and all remaining items need to be stored up off floor and away from walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in walk in cooler with excess water on floor. Floor of walk in cooler must be kept clean and dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Must restore floor of walk in cooler to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2576021 dated 5/8/23 not corrected including no proof of food handler training for staff and no proof of allergen training for certifed food manager. Must provide. Prioirty foundation violation 7-42-090

      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 one on site with an origianl city of chicago certified food manager certificate. No original certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  16. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training.must provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training requirements not found.must provide allergen training for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.

      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: Found no hand washing signage at handsinks.must provide.handwashing signage installed by 5-9-23.

      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: Found bulk food not labeled. Flour, sugar, etc.must provide. Bulk food labeled by 5-9-23.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken, cole slaw,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training.must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training requirements not found.must provide allergen training for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.