APR 29
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALLENDE RESTAURANT #2.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
2221 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2022 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME, AT REAR PREP AREA
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE
SEP 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE
SEP 142020FAILED19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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"
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
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
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN COOKED BEEF THAWING INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER VARIOUS METHODS TO THAWING SAFELY FOOD. FOOD REMOVED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE
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.
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 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. -
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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JAN 242018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 192017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 162017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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 152016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
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 82016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2016
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
JUN 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAITNAIN.
APR 172014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 192012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 282010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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