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HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO

12303 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641900

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632184

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620015

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619568

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A BUCKET AND CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AND WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY SOAP AND HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER WENT TO THE STORE AND BOUGHT BLEACH CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 60F, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 62F, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 61F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF MILK AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED HAIR NETS DURING THE INSPECTION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618618

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600601

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600078

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

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

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONTENTS INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTE DMANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598632

Location recorded for this inspection · HIGHLY FLAVORED CHICAGO · 12303 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2977749.

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