MAR 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AZUCAR.
EAT. 83/100
3415 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 23, 2018 · passed with conditions
9 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS COVERED WITH A TARP AND THERE WAS NO RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO THE SINK AT TIME OF INPSECTION. MANAGER WAS GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR SINK AND EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE MIDDLE OR FRONT PREPARATION AREA. THE INSPECTION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2018 BUT WAS NOT COMPLETED UNTIL MARCH 26, 2018; ON MARCH 26, 2018 THE SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TOTES WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 52018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR MOP SINK AND THE SURROUNDING WALLS TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COB WEBS AND DUST FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTANINER (SUGAR) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER ON COMPRESSOR. MUST REMOVE/MELT ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLASTIC COVERS UTILIZED TO COVER PASTRY CARTS. FOUND ABOVE STATED WITH FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND FROSTING. MUST CLEAN ALL COVERS IN THE REAR AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA MUST CLEAN ALL TABLE TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE GREASY FILM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETIAL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA ACROSS AND UNDER FROM THE STOVE AND THE TWO LARGE MIXERS TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE AND DUST.
MAR 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE GELATIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE CAKES 2 DOOR COOLER MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BAKING PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS REAR KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA, REMOVE STANDING WATER, AND CLEAN BASEMENT, AND STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
MAY 82014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST REPAIR PROOF FROM LEAKING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA, REMOVE STANDING WATER, AND CLEAN BASEMENT, AND STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR STORAGE AREA, AREA TOO DARK,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACK ICE CREAM FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS
AUG 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE PROOFER, ONE BURNER STOVE, THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE RETAIL SECTION(FRONT AREA AND CAKE PREP AREA )INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 262012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
8 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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN-SANITZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, LARGE MIXERS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SLICER, MICRIWAVE OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, AND DISPLAY CASES.
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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA, BASEMENT, AND STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BURNERS AT PRODUCTION PREP AREA AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PRODUCTION PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
FEB 222010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2010
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, NO LIGHT UNDER DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENTILATION FAN NOT READY STILL WAITING FOR A PART. MUST BE RUNNING WHEN WE RETURN. NEED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE WATER COMES INTO THE MACHINE (COFFEE MACHINE NOT HOOKED UP AT THIS TIME).
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