Skyway Dog House Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 30, 2026 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of insect activity on site. Observed about 7-10 live large flies flying around in the office, rear hallway and food prep area and about 10 live small flies on the shelves in the office. Instructed to eliminate live large and small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. May 28, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the side exit doors opened without adequate screening. Instructed side doors must maintained closed at all times or provide adequate screening for said doors.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints in the food prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restaints such as caps or hair nets at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior and interior of the fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors throughout are in need of detail cleaning to remove dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean under all shelves, under and behind all cold and hot holding units and along the walls and in all corners.

     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: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate nor an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times and an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed previous inspection report summary dated 5/18/26 not posted for the public's view at the time of the re-inspection. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

3. May 18, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no verifiable employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed tcs foods, in a cold holding unit, at inadequate cold holding temperatures; observed about 15 lbs of polish hot dogs at 68.3f, about 5 lbs of sliced tomatoes at 71f, about 2 lbs of chopped lettuce at 69f and about 2 lbs of shredded cheese at 71f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Employee discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     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: 4-301.11 observed a cold holding unit, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate ambient air cold holding temperature of 71f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Said cold holding unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site that takes temperatures of cold foods. At the time of the inspection the facility only presented a metal stem thermometer that takes temperatures of hot foods only. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer that takes temperatures of cold foods as well. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     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: 6-202.15 observed the side exit doors opened without adequate screening. Instructed side doors must maintained closed at all times or provide adequate screening for said doors.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints in the food prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restaints such as caps or hair nets at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior and interior of the fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors throughout are in need of detail cleaning to remove dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean under all shelves, under and behind all cold and hot holding units and along the walls and in all corners.

     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: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate nor an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times and an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Dec 18, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap in center of front double entry door must make tight fitting

     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: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at hand sink in prep area next to prep table

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior parts of fryer cabinets used and unused, grill tables, prep tables, meat slicer,storage shelves ,#10 can storage,soda storage rack,wheel bases and legs of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must replace lid on sump pump in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : must make staff toilet room door self closing that leads into prep area.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall panel behind 3- compartment sink

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate, remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 8, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 : observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     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 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap in center of front double entry door must make tight fitting

     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: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at hand sink in prep area next to prep table

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     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) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior parts of fryer cabinets used and unused, grill tables, prep tables, meat slicer,storage shelves ,#10 can storage,soda storage rack,wheel bases and legs of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must replace lid on sump pump in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : must make staff toilet room door self closing that leads into prep area.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall panel behind 3- compartment sink

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 4, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · 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 signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 : observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2585763 11/27/23 not corrected #47- 4-501.11 observed gaskets on prep cooler torn/damaged. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.#49- 4-602.13 : observed exterior of cooking equipment with grease build up. Instructed manager to degrease, clean and sanitize exterior of equipment.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap in center of front double entry door must make tight fitting.

     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: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at hand sink in prep area next to prep table

     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: 3-305.11 : must elevate food from floor in walk in cooler and store properly

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units

     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) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior parts of fryer cabinets used and unused, grill tables, prep tables, meat slicer,storage shelves ,#10 can storage,soda storage rack,wheel bases and legs of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must replace lid on sump pump in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : must make staff toilet room door self closing that leads into prep area

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall panel behind 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 27, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)cos

     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: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practicies by 3- female employees such as one was sweeping the floor and then placed broom near me at hand sink at then put on plastic gloves and flipped hamburgers at grill,another one was ringing the register and handling money and credit cards at front service counter then put on gloves and made sandwiches and the same at the drive -thru window without washing hands. Instructed manager to have all food handlers to wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sink in customer and staff toilet room and prep area must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of black & pink slimy build up on interior ice dispensers at soda machines in drive-thru & self service soda machine in lobby.instructed manager to shut down ice dispensers to be cleaned and sanitize.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 12-15 live small flies flying around soda station area front service counter,dish washing area, staff toilet room,mop sink area and basement.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/27/23.(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 a gap in center of front double entry door must make tight fitting.

     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: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in prep area next to prep table.

     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: Must elevate food from floor in walk in cooler and store properly.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraint must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not washing hands and placing gloves on hands .

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior parts of fryer cabinets used and unused, grill tables, prep tables, meat slicer,storage shelves ,#10 can storage,soda storage rack,wheel bases and legs of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace lid on sump pump in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must make staff toilet room door self closing that leads into prep area.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall panel behind 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553948 4/5/22 NOT CORRECTED#47- 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF SODA/ BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.#49- 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT WITH RESIDUE AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(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 ready to eat foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (polish, hot dogs, hamburgers,sliced tomato)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 12:05 p.m.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Apr 5, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on prep cooler torn/damaged. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of cooking equipment with grease build up. Observed exterior of soda/ beverage dispensing machine with liquid spillage. Instructed manager to degrease, clean and sanitize exterior of cooking equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed beverage dispensing equipment with residue and in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to 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 stained and missing ceiling tiles over walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace 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 expired certified food manager certificate. Manager has a servsafe certificate #19709844 date of exam 8/17/2021, however has not applied for city of chicago certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Nov 25, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no designated person in charge. All food handlers on-site without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and no supplies. Must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. 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: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAREST THE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be located to allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in all FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside all reach in prep coolers and refrigerator units. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between sole exposed prep handsink and prep table where french fries are prepped. Must install a washable splashguard that is smooth and easily cleanbale.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet head of prep handsink. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling due to missing tiles above walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer units. 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

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling air vents in prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

     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 city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while tcs foods were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, kristine subido, arrived on site at the end of inspection while citations were being written. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Dec 19, 2019 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no 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.

      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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a brownish substance in the ice slot of the soda dispensers. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a disclosure and a reminder for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (burgers). Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure and a reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine that are attached to the drink dispensers. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

11. Mar 31, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the deep fryers of grease build-up,especially at bottom compartment of deep fryers,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls near the prep table near window,near 3 compartmet sink and near front counter near soda machine and clean all loght shield covers in prep area of dust build-up ,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provie a light shield cover near the prep table near the drive thur window,instructed to provide

12. Aug 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning throught out along the wall base and in corners especially behind cooking equipment. Must clean to remove spills,grease and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted the walls,ceiling and the light sheilds dirty in the prep area. Must clean to remove debris,dust,food splatter and grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Noted the employee's toilet room door not self closing. Must provide a self closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leak at the 3 compartment sink fixture. Must repair and maintain.

13. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Sep 23, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection repot#1296699 date 11-20-2013(no vent cover inside walk in cooler.under condenser.must install),serious violation 7-42-090

15. Nov 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No vent cover inside walk in cooler.under condenser.must install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along walls storage in basement.

16. Oct 11, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris/old food.must clean prep area floors and basement.elevate storage off floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust on ceiling, over head light fixtures,and vents in prep area.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device on employee washroom door.must install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing overhead vents missing inside walk in coolers,and walk in freezer.must install.

17. Dec 8, 2010 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF COCA-COLA POP MACHINE,THAT DISPENSE ICE INSIDE CUPS FOR DRINKS,(ICE) FOOD NOT PROTECTED. MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED BY OWNER DURING INSPECTION.-CDI-SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

18. Apr 8, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

19. Feb 22, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace ripped/worn rubber gaskets on prep reach-in coolers

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean cabinet in employee's washroom and maintain same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal loose wall panel across from mop sink and around all pipes and conduits.

20. Feb 4, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM ,MAY 21, 2008, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/MAINTAIN: 33/1 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STEAM TABLE. 34/1 FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND STEAM TABLE, GRILL, FRYERS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AREA AND BASEMENT. 36/1 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. 41/1 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RIPPED/WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN CABINET IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK AND AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.