CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at JUST TURKEY in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.
Located at 4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE in the Grand Boulevard area, the establishment serves the local community. The Grand Boulevard neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Instructed to Clean and Maintain the Following: Exterior Surfaces of Refrigeration Units, Cooking Equipment, Prep Tables and Storage Shelves. Clean Interior of Refrigeration and Freezer Units. Clean Bottom of Fryer.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
The second violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Instructed to Clean the Floors and Walls Around Under and Behind Cooking Equipment. Clean Ceiling Vents and Tile in Kitchen Area. Clean Floor Under Cooking Equipment to Remove Grease and Build Up.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fourth violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Clean Vents in Hooded System Above Cooking Equipment.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620310 JUNE 12, 2025. 8-404.13 (B:3) 05/29/2025 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED NOTED on 7/17/25 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE (APPROXIMATELY 100). LICENSE SUSPENDED. OFFICE NOTIFIED. WHEN ALL VIOLATIONS ARE 100% IN COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CDPH. REOPENING PROCEDURES DISCUSSED, DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OUT P 05/29/2025 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TURKEY TIPS, HAMBURGERS, SPAGHETTI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3). OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TURKEY TIPS, HAMBURGERS, SPAGHETTI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHAREG PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY TOILET ROOM BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS IN REAR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIOANL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING OUT OF EQUIPMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS,FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE TABLE TOP,PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS) AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT..
Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
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