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Fry The Coop
January 8, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings12
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED THE PROPER SET UP FOR THE SINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE SANITIZING WITH THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PREPARED COLESLAW IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 48.7F. 8 LBS COLESLAW SAUCE UNATTENDED ON A REAR PREP TABLE AT 49.1F, DAIRY BASED CHICKEN SAUCE ON THE SAME TABLE AT 46.4F. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED WADDED PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS STOPPERS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STROPPERS. • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE OR AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. • FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 7, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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