What is Venenos, Inc's health inspection score?

Venenos, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Venenos, Inc last inspected?

Venenos, Inc was last inspected on May 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Venenos, Inc have?

Venenos, Inc has 85 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Venenos, Inc safe to eat at?

Venenos, Inc has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Venenos, Inc serve?

Venenos, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Venenos, Inc

Name: Venenos, Inc
Address: 6651 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 63

6651 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/14/2026

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American•Chicago Lawn

Ranked #34 of 40 in Chicago LawnBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 14, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (63/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

3 inspections

2 high priority

7 intermediate

36 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

11 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

7 intermediate

May

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OVEN DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN, HAS BEEN SEALED SHUT. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAINENCE
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: PLATES AND STYROFOAM CUPS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS (CONSOMME, CEVICHE, AND DRY STORAGE ITEMS). INSTD TO REMOVE OUT OF PRODUCT AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: MALE FOOD HANDLR WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. ADDITIONAL MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA/BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, MULTIPLE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND USE HANDWASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM BASIN DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
LARGE CONTAINER OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 82.1F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE UNDER REFRIGERATION AND AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MIXTURE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW ITEMS (OYSTERS, AND AQUACHILES). INSTD TO DISCLOSE ON MENU WHICH ITEMS ARE RAW BY DESCRIBING THEM IN THE MENU (EX, RAW OYSTERS, ETC) OR ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THSEE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PLATES AND STYROFOAM CUPS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS (CONSOMME, CEVICHE, AND DRY STORAGE ITEMS). INSTD TO REMOVE OUT OF PRODUCT AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. ADDITIONAL MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OVEN DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN, HAS BEEN SEALED SHUT. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAINENCE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
MISSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−38 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. WAREWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION . INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMUNIM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGH OUT DRAINS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDERNEATH ENTIRE COOK LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD ITEMS AND LIQUIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PRTOECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON MULTI-USE DISH RACKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING IN PREP AREAS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD ITEMS AND LIQUIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PRTOECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON MULTI-USE DISH RACKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING IN PREP AREAS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560949 ON 7-19-23:39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 47-OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 55-OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LID ON BULK CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSIL HANDLE LAYING INSIDE OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING IN PREP AREAS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED(SALADS, OYSTERS, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LID ON BULK CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSIL HANDLE LAYING INSIDE OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING IN PREP AREAS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med12 Basic

18 total1 risk factor

31/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: RAW SCALLOPS 47.7F, RAW OYSTERS 47.9F, RAW SHRIMP 50.6F, DICED TOMATOES 51.6F, OCTOPUS 52.3F, CEVICHE 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $110 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED(SALADS, OYSTERS, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LID ON BULK CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSIL HANDLE LAYING INSIDE OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING IN PREP AREAS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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70 – 84
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Fair

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