Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken

February 13, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP.
    code 16
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    code 36
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 48
  • Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
    code 50
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    code 51
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-19-2024) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 19, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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