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Chicago Health Dept

3205 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

3 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2011.

Last inspected Nov 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 23

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLER,COLD HOLDING UNIT HAS SPLACHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM ARE WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

MAR 11

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE VENTS NOT CLEAN HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

MAR 4

2011

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 35-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE NORTH EAST CORNER AND THE SOUTH WALL BY THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000063641 13 COURT DATE APRIL 14,2011 9:00AM ROOM 112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,FLOUR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IN THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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