Popeye's #815: health inspection history

Aug 11, 2026 Short Form Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, FLOUR DEBRI AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Wednesday, July 29, 2026
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jul 29, 2026 Complaint

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, FLOUR DEBRI AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: HOOF VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Mar 23, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 12, 2026 Complaint

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH A DAMAGED LID. THE LID ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE RECEPTABLE HAVE A DENT AND NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST AND SO THE LID CAN PROPERLY CLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/11/2025, REPORT #2628379. #55: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS, MISSING WALL BASES IN LOCKER AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #57: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Dec 11, 2025 Canvass

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDERSIDES OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING,REAR OF MENU BOARD & WIRES,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING RACK,UNUSED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS,MISSING WALL BASES IN LOCKER AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 17, 2024 Short Form Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Mar 7, 2024 Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTIATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE…
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (95F) AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM (RANGING FROM 83.8F-86F) DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-501.114 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AND 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
• 28.TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USEDInspector comment: 7-202.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HANGING "HOT SHOT INSECT KILLING" DEVICES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES OR TOXINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
• 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT; AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 96F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, BY THE TIME THE AREA SUPERVISOR ARRIVED, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE SCATTERED ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW THE GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING DIRTY DISHES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 18, 2024 Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BEING PLACED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE ANY PEST DEVICES, ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST DEVICES.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AIR GAP PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A 6 INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Jan 25, 2023 Short Form Complaint

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-101.11FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.…
• 8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: 2-301.14 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS SOILED WITH MASHED POTATOES IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TURN ON WATER SPOUT AT SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AND RINSE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDS TO PACKAGE OTHER FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING THEIR HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THEIR ARMS DURING FOOD PREPARATION, AS OFTEN AS…
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Jan 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
• 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: 5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED. SEWAGE MUST BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL AND MAINTAINED THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY SERVICED BY PLUMBER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.113(B) OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED - COS

Jan 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-202.12 (A)FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS THE HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AT 63.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
• 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2569401 ON 1/09/23: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 9, 2023 Complaint

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
• 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 126F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2561409 ON 7/28/22: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE…

Jul 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND SHUT OFF WATER VALVE DURING THE INSPECTION WHICH CEASED THE WATER LEAK.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 19, 2022 Complaint

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 103F FOR THE FINAL RINSE (PER GAUGE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 180F AT ALL TIMES. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED A CONSTANT WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING LEAKING INTO GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Aug 27, 2021 Canvass

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.