What is Tropic Island Jerk Chicken's health inspection score?

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tropic Island Jerk Chicken last inspected?

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken was last inspected on December 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tropic Island Jerk Chicken have?

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has 65 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tropic Island Jerk Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

Name: Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
Address: 553 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 96

553 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/24/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #260 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

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

Apr 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

13 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

19 basic

Dec 2025

4 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE CRAWLING INSECT ACTIVITIES-APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE 6-BURNER STOVE UNIT...REAR DISHWASHING COMPARTMENT AREA, INSIDE ALUMINUM PANS, ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT THE SHELVING UNIT OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT UNIT. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLING UNITS AND ALONG THE GREEN WALL TRIMMINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF PEST SERVICE UPON REQUESTED RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GRIME IN THE STOVE, WALK-IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ON SHELVING, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AREA, COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 200 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION : IN FRONT WINDOWSILL OF WINDOW LOCATED FRONT OF PREMISE, UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, IN CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT, ALONGSIDE COOLING UNITS UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER SAFE, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS , IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF BOTH THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP NOF BOX CONTAINING PLAINTAINS, IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. NO VALID PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED OIL DRIPPING FROM HOOD SYSTEM IN CORNER AREA. OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND VENTS AS REQUIRED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med12 Basic

17 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED CABBAGE (59.4F-57.9F), COOKED PASTA (57.9F), COOKED SPAGHETTI (57.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $80 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, ON TABLE NEAR REGISTER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, BOXES OF SEASONING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, OFFICE AND FURNACE ROOMS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND TOP COVER IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−54 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP, 60 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. ALSO, 10 LARGE FLIES IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND SIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA, ELIMINATE FLIES AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER/FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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