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Gus's World Famous Fired Chicken

August 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR BREADING STATION HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA WHERE THE DUMP SINK, LIQUOR BOTTLES, AND TRASH CAN ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS FOR THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN AREA PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRINK RESIDUE AND OTHER DIRT INSIDE THE BAR DUMP SINK, ON BAR COUNTERS, AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID TRAINING PROOF AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF VALID, NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on March 22, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.