Arepa George
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING WITH FROZEN COOKED CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE COOLER OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP LINE 2-DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED (3) WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2025-05-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED STICKY INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE MUGS AND STRAWS NEAR THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES OVER FOOD PREP AREAS/FOOD ITEMS/UTENSILS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED GLASS PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
2024-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BOTTLE AND ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY RED CONTAINERS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
2023-12-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-12-13 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK AND GRILLED STEAK & CHEESE/ASADA AREPA WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER TO YELLOW MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON RIGHT SIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDES OF DOORS ON WHITE FREEZER AND WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP STORING PLASTIC CUPS AND PLASTIC WRAP ON SHELVES IN SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELF ABOVE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT ON SHELF IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2022-12-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINATIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-11-23 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-03-12 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON SMALL WHITE FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRY WAY TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
2019-06-26 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
2018-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMP SINK/REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH SPASH GUARDS. CORE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100 -0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
2018-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMP SINK/REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH SPASH GUARDS. CORE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100 -0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
2018-09-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NOEMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMP SINK/REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH SPASH GUARDS. CORE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(B) OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TO BE SUBMERGABLE IN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED OR GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUN...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100 -0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
2017-05-19 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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