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10421 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Restaurant

13 inspections

CanvassJun 15, 2026
4 infractions
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND TONGS USED TO GET CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. TONGS ARE STORED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND THE SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND THE FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE LEFT (CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) WALK IN COOLER HOLDING CLOUDY WATER AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - FOUND THE PIC IN CHARGE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassDec 3, 2025
5 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING FRENCH FRIES, CHICKEN, COLESLAW AND OTHER TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS AS NEEDED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE WALL COVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT, THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT AND THE WALL LEFT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR FLOOR AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR...THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK...THE FRONT SODA STATION...THE FRONT REGISTER AREA...THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
CanvassMar 27, 2025
4 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FRONT HANDSINK NOZZLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintSep 25, 2024
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - DRAIN BOARD ON SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - SIDES OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF CABINETS WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE THATS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - FLOOR DRAINS AT BOX SODA STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DRAIN SITES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DRAIN SITES AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT WALL BASES AND THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 17, 2024
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - SODA NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - KICK PLATE AT WALKIN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. LOOSE ALLOWING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATE UNDER PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CORRECT.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND WHEELS ON FRYERS. CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS. FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, FRYING AREA, DRIVE-THRU AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM AIR CONDITIONER VENT AT SIDE NON-FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 30, 2023
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 23, 2023
6 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER 3-COMPARMENT SINK, HAND WASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2549717 ON 2-10-22:55 WALL BASE OF INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD (INTERIOR), AND WALLBASE IN BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAW CONCRETE NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
CanvassFeb 10, 2022
5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE ICE DISPENSER CONTINOUSLY DISPENSING ICE , CAUSING STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - EXCESSIVE SYRUP/DEBRIS ON CARBONATOR UNDER DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - WALL BASE OF INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD (INTERIOR), AND WALLBASE INTBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAW CONCRETE NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - ALL VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassFeb 18, 2021
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4"GAP BETWEEN SOUTH FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.\
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESS TRASH NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MAINTAIN PREMISES.
CanvassJan 10, 2020
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MICROWAVE STAND, EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND UNIT AT COOKING OVEN IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 17, 2019
5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, SPILLS AND RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER AND SPIGOTS ON POP MACHINE, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BLACK RESIDUE ON GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED PEDESTAL EQUIPMENT LEAKING AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL AREAS.
License Re-InspectionDec 5, 2018
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO PROOF OF ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS
LicenseDec 4, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED NO CITATION
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPEN OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED TO REPORT #2240964
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO PROOF OF ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.