Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Popeye's #860
346 E 95th St
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11 inspectionsComplaint
Jul 2, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOOSE HOTWATER HANDLE AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAM FROM REPORT #2632201 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/2026. (16)4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (55)6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING. (57)2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 23, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 22, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEXERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 15, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND COOLER/FREEZERS SURFACES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 10, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 27, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES (MANAGERS INCLUDED) TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN ONE OF THE COMPARMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING (70F) WATER, BY REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 22, 2023
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.18: OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 4, 2023
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 35Food temperature
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
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3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source