ALEGRIA'S SEAFOOD.
1024 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 29 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand soap provided at basement's prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
No thermometer provide in several prep coolers, Instructed to provide.
Rice large spoon stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep under continuous running cold water.
observed using Styrofoam cups as a food scoop for salsa, Instructed to use proper scoops.
Peeling paint and shedding sand at Basement wall behind clean utensils shelf , Instructed to provide a smooth surface.
AUG 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 82024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ICE MACHINE, 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND 1-DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE AND NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 202023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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 122022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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.
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 52022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND DISH MACHINE BUS TRAYS.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 172020FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( FISH, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012.
IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN A ACCORDANCE TO HEALTH CODE, IE.
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
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 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
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.
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FITTING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
AUG 142018FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
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.
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).
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.
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.
NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR EXTERIOR YARD (BOXES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FITTING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 212017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD REMNANTS, AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.
NOV 132017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD REMNANTS, AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.
APR 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 42017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING, WALLS, AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 12016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, HOOD,SHELVES ETC. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 242016FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
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
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.
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, HOOD FILTERS SHELVES ETC. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
EXCESS SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
SEP 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.
OCT 82014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.
SEP 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER NER DISH MACHINE.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE.
FEB 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE(180.4F) PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BEVERAGE AREA.
ELEVATE ALL CONDIMENTS, HORCHATA MIX, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM.
REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BEVERAGE AREA.
ELEVATE ALL CONDIMENTS, HORCHATA MIX, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM.
REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
Foods inside cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Prep table, coolers, storage shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Thermometer not provided in front prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.
OCT 252012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found low hot water pressure at the exposed handsink at front service area.Instructed manager to repair,maintain at all times.
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