POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS

3352 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS has been inspected 27 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2020. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

27 inspections

CanvassFeb 3, 2026
1 infraction
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCEDHULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 9, 2025
4 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassMar 27, 2025
7 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT COLESLAW COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassApr 24, 2024
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DBBRI BUILDUP INSIDE AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
CanvassApr 7, 2023
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER ( DR PEPPER) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILF
CanvassJun 8, 2022
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMar 23, 2021
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Short Form ComplaintMar 24, 2020
5 infractions
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
CanvassMar 3, 2020
5 infractions
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 27, 2019
1 infraction
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
ComplaintMar 21, 2019
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED THAT CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE IS ON PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - SEE VIOLATION #59
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID IS DAMAGED WITH HOLE AROUND 3" DIAMETER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTAINER COVER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-20(B) CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/22/2018 REPORT #2213330.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED
CanvassAug 22, 2018
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
  - 2-401.11(A)- OBSERVED SMOOTHIE AND OTHER DRINKS THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DRINKING IN THE SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRINK,EAT WHILE WORKING SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA-100.0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 14, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassJul 7, 2017
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH TOILET TISSUE PAPER ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 20, 2016
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOT WATER DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - PUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS, PURSES, ETC.)STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 1, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMar 25, 2016
5 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD AND WORK IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE GLOVES ARE PUT ON AND AT ANY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PLACED NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STOP USING ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES). INFORMED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MIRIAM VALDEZ ARRIVED AT 11:05AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE CHICKEN STATION AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TWO NORTH FRYERS(UNUSED) TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY OIL INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 3, 2015
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE,
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
CanvassMar 19, 2015
2 infractions
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
CanvassDec 29, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER OR GRATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR DRAIN. FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT BULBS UNDER CHICKEN WARMER NOT SHATTER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
CanvassJun 26, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
Complaint Re-InspectionJan 9, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassDec 30, 2013
0 infractions
ComplaintDec 24, 2013
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE FRONT, REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 13, 2013
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND FRYERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintOct 19, 2012
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGGS AND IN THE REAR AREA BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL TRIMMING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER /PREP TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST DISCARD CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES AND CARDBOARDS) ON THE FLOOR GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 11, 2011
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EAST WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Food temperature controlHigher risk

Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

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