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Popeye's #861: health inspection history

7430 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

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Address
7430 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Also known as
Popeye's
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Dec 18, 2025
License number
2738690
Latest inspection
Dec 18, 2025 (Complaint)
Records shown
16 inspections, Oct 22, 2021 to Dec 18, 2025

Across these 16 inspection records, results were: 11 × Pass; 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × No Entry; 1 × Fail. 71 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Dec 18, 2025 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TSC FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE ORIGINAL PERSON AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAAIN
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, DISH AREA, AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Aug 7, 2025 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 24, 2024 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND CLOSET AREA IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Aug 30, 2024 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 2, 2024 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 7, 2024 Short Form Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS, LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS AND PIPES ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Jan 18, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS, LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS AND PIPES ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Nov 27, 2023 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: ALL DINING TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING TABLES AFTER CUSTOMER USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WALL AND CEILING ABOVE HANDSINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 21, 2023 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE FRYERS AND BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WALL THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 7, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE FRYERS AND BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 5, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: DOOR HANDLES ON CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT HEAT SENSOR AND MAINTAIN ICE FREE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CABINET HOLDING SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, BY THE WATER HEATER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES UNDER FRYERS, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 31, 2022 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

May 5, 2022 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Mar 31, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Nov 2, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 22, 2021 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY…
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS AND NUGGETS IN CONTAINERS OF WATER SITTING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOLIET ROOMS IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED URINE AND STAINS ON THE TOLIET SEAT OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE REAR CLOSET NEAR THE TOLIET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.