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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2638795 DATED JUNE 22 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND SODA NOZZLES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. SODA DISPENSERS HAD HEAVY BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE WHILE ICE MACHINE DISPENSER HAD BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING SPRAY BOTTLE WITH PURPLE CHEMICAL MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF POISONOUS OR TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MANAGER LABELED BOTTLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH AREA, REAR STORAGE, PREP AREA, AND IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE WORKER TOUCH READY TO EAT CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING CHICKEN ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF CHICKEN ($3) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN TOILET ROOMS, IN DINING ROOM NEAR SODA MACHINE, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SYRUP BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSREVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2614594 DATED MARCH 26 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHOND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: : OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNS STATING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. SIGNS PROVIDED AND INSTRUCTED TO POST IN RESTROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID FROM TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577617 DATED 6/21/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK WHEN SINK IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 HAND-WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO EVERY HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLESLAW HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 52 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 9 POUNDS OF COLESLAW ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE DINING ROOM, NEAR THE UTILITY SINK, AND AROUND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK WHEN SINK IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY REPORT. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PRINTED FOR MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES , ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO OBSERVED VENT COVER IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES , ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FIFTEEN LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FRUIT FLIES , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO OBSERVED VENT COVER IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.