SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ALEGRIA'S SEAFOOD.

BEAT. 18/100

1024 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 10 of 29 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
12 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
147
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at basement's prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometer provide in several prep coolers, Instructed to provide.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Rice large spoon stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep under continuous running cold water.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

observed using Styrofoam cups as a food scoop for salsa, Instructed to use proper scoops.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint and shedding sand at Basement wall behind clean utensils shelf , Instructed to provide a smooth surface.

AUG 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/8/24 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 8
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ICE MACHINE, 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND 1-DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE AND NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAY 16
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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MAY 12
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES SEAFOOD DISHES AND RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE CHEST FREEZER SO THAT INSULATION IS EXPOSED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE BASEBOARD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555328 ON 5/5/22 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW CEVICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED OR ARE NORMALLY SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST INCLUDE THE ASTERISK FOR ALL CEVICHE ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 5
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 204F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW CEVICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED OR ARE NORMALLY SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST INCLUDE THE ASTERISK FOR ALL CEVICHE ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE CHEST FREEZER SO THAT INSULATION IS EXPOSED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND DISH MACHINE BUS TRAYS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE BASEBOARD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 17
2020
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( FISH, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN A ACCORDANCE TO HEALTH CODE, IE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHENS OF 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS FORM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 A

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED, BACK DOORS OF KITCHENS WIDE OPEN, SCREEN DOORS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

SEP 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SHRIMP COCKTAIL, FISH SOUP, FISH CEVICHE ETC. MUST OPERATE WITH CIYY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH TE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZIN. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 100PPM CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. ECO LAB ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION CHLORINE NOW AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. COS

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES I REAR OF PREMISES SUCH AS CARD BOARD BOXES UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #2-201.11.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FITTING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

AUG 14
2018
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SHRIMP AND FISH DISHES. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #2-201.11.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 60lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS INSIDE BUS TUBS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEM, TOTAL COST $300. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DBERIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR EXTERIOR YARD (BOXES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FITTING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

NOV 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD REMNANTS, AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.

NOV 13
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTATION IN THE MAIN PREP AREA: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP COVERING THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING BEAM, AND CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND A STICKY FLY STRIP WITH DEAD BUGS OVER THE LINE. THE FLY CATCHER WAS REMOVED BY THE MANAGER PER REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SOILED LIGHT SHIELD, CEILINGS, AND SUPPORT BEAMS ABOVE THE PREP AREA BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS WHEN THERE IS NO OPEN FOOD, FOOD UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD REMNANTS, AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.

APR 11
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE PITTED AND PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON PREMISES.

APR 4
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION: FOUND A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN CLOSE PROXEMITY TO THE PREP TABLE ON TOP OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH MOISTURE ON THE PREP SURFACE FROM THE CEILING LEAK. THE PREP SURFACE MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND RELOCATED UNTIL THE LEAK IS REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING LEAK IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FOUND A 1 INCH GAP ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP OR DEVICE TO PROPERLY SEAL/RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARABAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: OBSERVED GREASE POOLING ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH OR DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE PITTED AND PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON PREMISES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING, WALLS, AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LOW HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT AND A LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR ARE MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT BULBS IN FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

APR 1
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, HOOD,SHELVES ETC. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 24
2016
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND SHRIMP CEVICHE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 59.1F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7 VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE KITHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS,NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WORKING SOAP DISPENSER. UPON MY REQUEST DISH SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. BOTH PREP AREAS PRESENTLY IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND BOTH MAIN REAR DOORS AND SCREEN DOORS WITH GAPS OF 1/2" TO 2" ON BOTTOMS OF THE DOORS AND ALL SIDES. SCREEN DOORS IN POOR REPAIRS NO MESH PROVIDED AT FIRST FLOOR ONLY METAL SHEET WITH OPENINGS FOR INSECT TO COME IN. THE SCREEN DOOR IN BASEMENT MESH AND METAL SHEET WITH LARGE HOLES AND REMOVED/COMING APART FROM FRAME. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. SCREEN DOORS AND DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

CRITICALSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SLOWY OVERFLOW WHEN DISH MACHINE IN USE,NO SEWAGE BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.PREP AREA IS NOT NEAR TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .ALSO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WATER SPRAYER ATTACHED AT DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUND CHEST FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIRS.LIDS AND INTERIOR LID LINER RUSTY,AND CHEST FREEZER BY THE REACH-IN FREEZER LINER IS BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WATER PIPES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE MUST BE SHIELDED DUE TO SWEETING PIPES DRIPPING ON TOP THE PREP TABLES OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENTS WALLS ETC,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS. FOOD IS PICK-UP WITH FOAM CUPS,GLASSES,PLATES ETC,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES:LONG SPOONS,LADLES ETC.

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

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, HOOD FILTERS SHELVES ETC. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN /DISH ROOM AND ROUGH SURFACE ON CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO REPLACE BROOKED FLOOR TILES,SEAL AND RE GROUT FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN. CEMENT FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.

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

EXCESS SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

SEP 28
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 13
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.

OCT 8
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.

SEP 17
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.

FEB 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE(180.4F) PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BEVERAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL CONDIMENTS, HORCHATA MIX, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BEVERAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL CONDIMENTS, HORCHATA MIX, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MAR 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods-Rice at 175.7 F is being prepared and served. Instructed that a CErtified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Foods inside cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep table, coolers, storage shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in front prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.

OCT 25
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found low hot water pressure at the exposed handsink at front service area.Instructed manager to repair,maintain at all times.

OCT 18
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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