ALLENDE RESTAURANT #2.

Chicago Health Dept

2221 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2022.

Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29

2022

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME, AT REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE

APR 27

2021

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 21

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES(CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED) FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL UNSEALED IN REAR AREA BEHIND SHELVES,RESEAL. REPAIR WALL(CRACKED) UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE

SEP 14

2020

FAIL 19 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PICKED-UP A DIRTY FOOD CONTAINER PUT IT INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WENT BACK TO HIS WORKING STATION WIPED WITH A CLOTH CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE, THAN GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLED BREAD AND OTHER FOODS AND SERVED TO CUSTOMER. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND HASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. DISHES AND CONTAINERS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND UPPER PANELS WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (CARNE ASADA)ALSO EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN COOKED BEEF THAWING INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER VARIOUS METHODS TO THAWING SAFELY FOOD. FOOD REMOVED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES(CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED) FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR SHELVES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED,NOT EASILY CLEANED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL UNSEALED IN REAR AREA BEHIND SHELVES,RESEAL. REPAIR WALL(CRACKED) UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-2019,REPORT #2268303 #15-3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RE FRIED BEANS, SALSA, ETC. STORED IN WALK COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID, COVERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED ON SITE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM 2-21-2019,REPORT#2268303.NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST.CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

FEB 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREPPED AND PLATED COOKED READY TO FOOD, CHICKEN TACO AND GROUND BEEF TACO WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BLOCKED INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SAID HAND SINK BASIN WAS BLOCKED WITH 1-APPLE, TORTILLA CHIP BAG AND GROCERY BAG. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RE FRIED BEANS, SALSA, ETC. STORED IN WALK COOLER NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID, COVERS, FOR FOODS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RICE WATER, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RICE WATER, STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN DRY CONTAINER , UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135 F) NOT IN CONTAINER WITH COLD WATER. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE SHELVING UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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JAN 24

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMET DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

JUN 23

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932318, DATED 6/15/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. #35; HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN CONTAINER ALL FACING WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILE AND WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER,HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD BEAMS EXTENDING INTO PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

JUN 8

2016

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559680 6/29/15 NOT CORRECTED #38-OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOPSINK.INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN CONTAINER ALL FACING WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILE AND WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER,HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD BEAMS EXTENDING INTO PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

JUN 29

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAITNAIN.

APR 17

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT(OLD BROKEN CASHIER MACHINE, BROKEN OLD ICE MAKER, OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

MAY 23

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR FOODS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. LEAK ON LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 19

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE OF A LARGE CONTAINER OF SALSA STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE A PROPER UTENSIL SUCH AS A SPOON TO DIP IN THE SALSA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE COOLER USED AS AN ICE CHEST. MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER.

DEC 28

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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. ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPER SCOOP BEING USED FOR FILLING SMALL SALSA CONTAINERS. MUST USE LADLE OR SCOOP WITH HANDLE. NO BARE HANDS ON STYROFOAM THEN STORED INSIDE SALSA.

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. CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER AND OF THRESHOLD OF COOLER, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR, MUST REPLACE. MISSING AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. LEAK AT LEFT SIDE NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

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