Food Safety Report: Fried Junction, 6349 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60659 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 16, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 5 dead insects (roaches) behind cashier station. Must remove all dead insects on premises.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed insect (roach) infestation. Live roach activity on premises, 40 in front prep areas and dining area on chair, 2 by 3-compartment sink, 2 in washroom, 5 in rear by freezer, and 4 live roaches inside prep coolers. Also, over 30 rodent (rat) droppings in utility closet at rear storage area. Instructed manager must remove all live and dead roaches and all rodent droppings from premises. Clean all surfaces and eliminate pest activity. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Must call pest control operator on premises for service.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed roach droppings around and under equipment. Instructed to perform detail cleaning of all equipment, under, around and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust and roach droppings along prep area walls/floor. Instructed to remove, deep clean floors and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused equipment at front dining area. Instructed manager must remove all unused equipment from premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed raw wood and gaps around walk way frame from prep area leading to rear hallway. Must seal raw wood and gaps from said location.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease and dust buildup on hood and ventilation systems. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize as a means of preventing insect activity.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen certificate for certified food service manager. Instructed to complete allergen training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2607262 dated on 11/12/24- 4-101. 11 (c) #47 must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers and coolers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace. 6-101. 11: #55 observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping behind grease trap. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable. 2-102. 13: #57 no food handler training certificate provided on site. Instructed manager must corrected all the above previous core violations. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov