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HALAL BURGER

6234 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HALAL BURGER has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 13, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2019. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 15, 2018. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  3. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYTEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18 REPORT #2232843) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DEFROST THE BEIGE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • WHITE REACH IN FREEZER INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING(NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX , ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FILTERS,HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-U[P. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • : 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE WASHROOM, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREAS. LIVE ROACH NOTED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    16 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.11 NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONE UPON MY ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE BAGGED READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND PREPARED MARINARA SAUCE. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP WHERE BOX FREEZER WAS PREVIOUSLY STORED. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED: STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALONG THE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER, UNDER SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Complaint

    23 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.11 NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WAS BLACKED BY A LARGE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • 3-302.11 OBSERVED A FRESH CUT LEMON HALF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CRACKED RAW EGGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE SAME CRACKED RAW EGGS, STORED ON TOP SHELVING, DRIPPING DOWN ONTO AN OPEN PACKAGE OF SHREDDED READY TO EAT CHEESE AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS ON LOWER SHELVING. ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • 3-304.15(A) OBSERVED COOK WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES HANDLING RAW BURGER PATTIES THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE READY TO EAT BURGER BUN, FRESH LETTUCE AND TOMATO FOR BURGER TOPPINGS WEAR THE SAME GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED COOKS LINE FOOD CONTACT PREP CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS, GROOVES AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • 3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPERLY THAWING OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. FROZEN CHICKEN OBSERVED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.14 LID OF BOX FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID. OR PROVIDE NEW FREEZER.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DEAD MICE IN REAR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE DEAD MICE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 1 LB CHICKEN AT 53.6F, 10 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.3F, 1 LB CHEESE AT 48.9F, 2 LBS TURKEY AT 51.8F. ALSO NOTED 1/2 LB COOKED BEEF BURGERS ON STOVE TOP AT 118.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND THAT PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-13-17 # NOT CORRECTED. #32-: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT. #35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.----NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED LOW LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BATHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA BY PREP STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

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