MAY 18
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALLENDE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
2408 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 18, 2022 · passed
12 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET UNDE HANDWASHING SINK
MAR 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 252020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEANED A BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR DOOR LINER AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BROKEN . REPAIR/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARD BOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED,ALSO OILY /GRIMED CARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-18-2019,REPORT# 2252839 #51)5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) PA 100-0367 PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JAN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 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
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: COOK LINE VERTICAL BROILER: 70.1F, 25LBS MARIANTED COOKED PORK, $175 ININFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $125.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 COMBINED VIOLATION BELOW.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: 3 DOOR COOLER, AT COOK LINE: 65.4F, 8LBS OF SHREDDED COOKED PORK, $25 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $25.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR 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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 152018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOKS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 292017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, AT SAID COOLER, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS. RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CRACKED FRONT COUNTER TRIM, AND CRACKED LID ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE TRUE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND VENTS.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN TOILET ROOM.
JAN 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
JAN 72016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED 7- SALSA BOWLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN AND GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SAME,ALSO NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOOR WITH A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR AND 2ND ENTRY WITH APPX."3/4 ALONG LEFT SIDE AND MISSING MAIL SLOT AT BOTTOM.ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO VIEW INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1575851 9/21/15 NOT CORRECTED #45- MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR ALONG FRONT WINDOW IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED COOK FLIPPING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AND WRAPPING BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. REPORT # 1515519 DATED 12/30/14 FACILITY WAS EDUCATED THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FACILITY MUST HAVE BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT FOOD AND BARE HANDS IE GLOVES OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND STEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREAS. IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING READY TO EAT CHIPS AND SALSA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITHCEN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
DEC 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. (ALL CONTAINERS HAVE A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE TOP COUNTER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE COOLER AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION nOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD.
FEB 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
JUN 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRON PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 42012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 4
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA.
NOV 12011PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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 PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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.. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
OCT 262011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. EMPLOYEE USING FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO RINSE OUT USED SALSA BOWLS TAKEN FROM DIRTY TABLES THEN REFILLED TO BE SERVED AGAIN WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. DEMONSTRATED AND SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH BLEACH TO 100PPM FOR USED, DIRTY SALSA BOWLS.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. PLASTIC BOWLS OF READY TO EAT CHIPS FILLED AND SITTING ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITH DIRTY BOTTOM OF BOWL CONTAMINATING UNCOVERED BOWL OF CHIPS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL ICE AND CHIPS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-FILL BOWLS OF CHIPS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE THEN FAX REQUEST TO C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION OF ICE MACHINE AND TAG REMOVAL.
* 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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 PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
SEP 142010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD TORTILLA BOX FOR COOKED CHIPS AS STORAGE OR FOR GREASE DRAINAGE.
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. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN. TABLE NEXT TO MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEEP CUTS INTO WOOD AND WOOD CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE. WINDOW SILL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO STORED CLEAN KNIVES DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING IN EXHAUST HOOD, MUST REPLACE.
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. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →