SSP AMERICA, INC

5757 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. CanvassMay 21, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE DOCK DOORS WITH A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS ON THE LEFT SIDE AND UNDERNEATH DOOR, MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
2. CanvassDec 19, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • SOILED APRON NOTED HANGING ON STORAGE RACK NEXT TO CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO STORE SOILED LINENS/APRONS PROPERLY: in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • RUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN WAREWASHING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
3. CanvassDec 13, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SURFACES OF STOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR IN COLD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT DRY, WET SURFACE DUE TO BEING RECENTLY CLEANED. FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING AND PREP AREA BEING USED AT THIS TIME. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES
4. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 18, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
5. CanvassApr 11, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GRAY LINES ON METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISH AREA WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586838 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS, AND ON FLOORS IN THE STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 20, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassDec 13, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK CLOGGED, FILLED WITH WATER AND NOT DRAINING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS AND ON FLOORS IN STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassJan 25, 2023

   0 infractions

9. CanvassDec 16, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • TEMPERATURE GAUGES INOPERABLE AT WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES AWARE OF ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING ROOM NOT CLEAN, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SPIDER WEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
10. CanvassJun 22, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS T0ILET ROOM
11. ComplaintFeb 25, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXTERIOR OF ROLLING RECEPTACLE CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
12. CanvassDec 18, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXTERIOR OF ROLLING RECEPTACLE CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
13. CanvassJul 29, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
14. ComplaintDec 3, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
15. ComplaintApr 4, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON SOUTH SIDE DOOR IN RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN MEN LOCKER ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
16. ComplaintFeb 1, 2018

    0 infractions

17. CanvassDec 8, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
18. LicenseJul 24, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.