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CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN

752 W 78TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635566

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED AROUND THE DOOR SIDES. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618257, DATE 5/29/25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCED TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618257

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594249

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593777

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, DICED TOMATO)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-87.6F AND 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-111.4F IN POTS ON TOP OF STOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. DICED TOMATO-73.4F.1LBS.SHREDDED LETTUCE-54.3F.6 OZ. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.1F-66.0F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.6 OZ.$12.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578034

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND/OR PROOF OF OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562859

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562395

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562204

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545332

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521504

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386372 ON 8-21-20:51-PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. 56-MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. 56-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386372

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386191

Location recorded for this inspection · CUTIE PIE'S KITCHEN · 752 W 78TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385709 8/4/20 NOT CORRECTED #54- STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED .MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

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