M & J CHICKEN & FISH

7643 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. ComplaintFeb 11, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FRONT AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO REMOVE CLUTTER. MAINTAIN AREA.
2. ComplaintApr 10, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -PREP CART -PREP TABLES -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE SINKS, INCLUDING THE FAUCETS. -ALL SHELVINGS/CABINETS
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED IN VARIOUS AREAS ABOVE THE TOILER AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ARE DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FRONT AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO REMOVE CLUTTER. MAINTAIN AREA.
3. ComplaintNov 6, 2023

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NO COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID DEEP FRYER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPALTTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE TABLE WHERE THE CONDIMENT JARS AND THE MICROWAVE WITH DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE TABLE WITH THE TELEVISION AND COFFEE STATION WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH SLIGHT DIRT AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER THE SAID LEDGE AND MAINTAIN.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 18, 2022

   0 infractions

5. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 13, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AS IT CAN HARBOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE,RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP/ COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • REFER TO VIOLATIONS #47, #49, & #56
6. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 27, 2022

   13 infractions

   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • OBSERVED MANAGERS PERSONAL SUPPLEMENTS/VITAMINS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETERS BEING USED AS AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN BIN WITH DIRTY UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TWO FREEZERS WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING UNDERSIDE INSULATION TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLING UNITS/FREEZER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AS IT CAN HARBOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE,RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EVERY WALL SURFACE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE/FLOOR PERIMETER OF ALL THE WALLS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR AND IN FRONT NEAR REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED DUST BUILDUP IN VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2559553 DATED 6/17/2022. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING IN FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS 5-10 DROPPING ON TABLE NEXT TO PREP STATION, 10-20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COCO COLA UNIT BEING USED A STORAGE, OBSERVED 10-20 IN UTILITY CLOSET,30-40 DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF UNDERNEATH REGISTER/SERVING COUNTER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW AND IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS AND ITEMS STORED.
7. ComplaintJun 17, 2022

   19 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 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
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED MANAGER RINSE HANDS WITH WATER ONLY AFTER MAKING A MONEY TRANSACTION AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THOROUGHLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER EVERY TRANSACTION AND PRIOR TO PREPARING FOOD. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN SKEWER OF GYRO MEAT UNWRAPPED IN FREEZER LAYING ON TOP OF PACKAGED ITEMS AND INTERIOR OF TOP OF FREEZER HAS EXPOSED INSULATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED MEAT DURING INSPECTION.
   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • OBSERVED MANAGERS PERSONAL SUPPLEMENTS/VITAMINS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETERS BEING USED AS AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 75-100 DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF UNDERNEATH REGISTER/SERVING COUNTER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW, 15-20 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET AND 75-100 DROPPINGS IN REAR ALONG WALLS BEHIND FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS AND ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP NEXT TO COOLER BEING USED A STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED DIRTY APRON STORED ON TOP OF PACKAGED BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DIRTY LINENS SEPARATELY.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TWO FREEZERS WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING UNDERSIDE INSULATION TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLING UNITS/FREEZER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AS IT CAN HARBOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE,RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EVERY WALL SURFACE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE/FLOOR PERIMETER OF ALL THE WALLS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR AND IN FRONT NEAR REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED DUST BUILDUP IN VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassJul 29, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassDec 11, 2017

   4 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREESER LID IN POOR REPAIR, BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER, PREP TABLE.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE/RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 30, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLERS AND DEEP FREEZERS, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NO FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassOct 23, 2015

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO, FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD ON DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND/OR INSTALL A KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLERS AND DEEP FREEZERS, DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN KITCHEN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NO FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRONT AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AND SPLASH GUARD AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF STORE UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND IN THE SMALL ROOM NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE COOLER. ALSO, CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
12. ComplaintNov 14, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, AND TOILET IN WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND & UNDERNEATH COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES & SINKS & ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SECTION OF ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT AREA UNDERNEATH CANDY COUNTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 11, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE PAINTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, COUNTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS AND CEILING IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
14. CanvassFeb 4, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO RECENT RECEIPT(ONE PROVIDED DATED 7-5-12) OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATON ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 12-28-10 NOT CORRECTED:-33-MUST CLEAN ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS, UTENSILS & BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, GARBAGE CAN, FRYERS, GRILL & HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT & REMOVE ALL FOOD & GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS, WHEELS, PIPING & MOTOR HOUSING OF SAID EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS & PREP COOLER & REMOVE SPLATTERED FOOD.-34-CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND & UNDERNEATH COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES & SINKS & ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.-35- REPAIR CEILING IN REAR OVER DISHWASHING AREA & SCRAP PEELING PAINT & REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT. CLEAN WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM.-38-PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS.-41-MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT & CLEAN FRONT CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT & INSECT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE PAINTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, COUNTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS AND CEILING IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LEVEL, WATER SETTLING AT BACK OF SINK IN CENTER COMPARTMENT , MUST HAVE LEGS ADJUSTED SO THAT WATER DRAINS FROM COMPARTMENT PROPERLY.