What is FT Wicker Park's health inspection score?

FT Wicker Park has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was FT Wicker Park last inspected?

FT Wicker Park was last inspected on September 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does FT Wicker Park have?

FT Wicker Park has 68 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is FT Wicker Park safe to eat at?

FT Wicker Park has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

FT Wicker Park

Name: FT Wicker Park
Address: 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 48

1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #449 of 583 in Wicker Park

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Sep 24, 2025

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Sep 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

18 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT SMALL WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High1 Med12 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−89 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.PIC ARRIVED ON SITE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON A CELL PHONE AND WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN REMOVED A BURRITO FROM THE GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN, SPOON, AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASH DISHES WITH A SOAPY TOWEL AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACE DISHES ON RACK WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA, IN CRACK AND CREVICE ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR HAND SINK.ALSO, APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMNET PREP AREA.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GAURD COVER IN BASEMENT SMALL WALK IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET FLUSHING HANDLES MISSING ON TOILETS IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS' TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609332 12/17/24 NOT CORRECTED- #38-6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. #51-5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPONENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.#57-2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−89 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med4 Basic

10 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE 4 EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 102F, BEANS AT 109F, AND BEEF AT 97F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, RICE AT 45F, BEEF AT 49F, AND CHEESE AT 49F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED WERE CUT TOMATOES AT 52F AND GUACAMOLE AT 52F INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−48 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEVERAL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS ARE PLACED AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2597410 DATED JULY 12 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. WATER REACHES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 81 F BEFORE GOING BACK TO 75 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF TOMATOES, 7 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE, AND 5 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE( $65). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN, DISH, AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL BUILDUP ON FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FANS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEVERAL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS ARE PLACED AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER: DELI MEAT AT 52.1F, DELI MEAT AT 50.1F,CHICKEN AT 51.0F , AND PORK AT 71.2F. MANAGEMENTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SINK STOPPER ON MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554577 DATED 4/20/2022: #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 "OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2565959 DATED 10/26/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, AND CHICKEN) COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED STEM PROBE THERMOMETER DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE LOBBY EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR WHEN ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554577 CONDUCTED ON 04/20/2022. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−28 pts

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