SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEST TACO & BURRITO JOINT CORP.
BEAT. 18/100
3947 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 5, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,OVEN,ALL COOLERS,MOP SINK BASIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LEAKY CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 272019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 20LBS. SOUR CREAM,10LBS. SLICED PICKLES,10LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA CUPS,6LBS. SLICED & WRAPPED ITALIAN BEEF,5LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE,3LBS. COOKED RICE,30LBS. COOKED BEANS,5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE,2LBS. SLICED HAM,12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,27LBS. COOKED PORK,2LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF,1LB. CHOPPED CILANTRO,10LBS. DICED RAW ONIONS,10LBS. DICED TOMATOES,1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 167LBS. $197(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR FRONT WINDOW,ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO MICROWAVE,ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL PREP & STORAGE UNITS IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PAINT CANS,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN HALLWAY BEHIND PLANTER LEADING TO TOILET ROOM,IN OPENING IN LOWER WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND ON & BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX.5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/27/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,OVEN,ALL COOLERS,MOP SINK BASIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LEAKY CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAPS AT BRICK WALL AT REAR EXIT DOOR,FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY(UNUSED FRYER,RACKS,CRATES,ETC)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2015564 12/17/18 NOT CORRECTED#47- 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER .#55- MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL THE WALL IN THIS AREA.#58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-42-090)
DEC 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL THE WALL IN THIS AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 72018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL THE WALL IN THIS AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240915 ON 11/30/18: 10 - OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THERE WAS PREVIOUSLY A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND IT WAS REMOVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/30/18 WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
NOV 302018FAILED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOMATOES AND TORTILLAS) DURING FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. MUST USE GLOVES, DELI TISSUE, OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT ALL BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THERE WAS PREVIOUSLY A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND IT WAS REMOVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS OR COMMON NAME OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR TRACKS OF THE COCA-COLA PREP COOLER, OVEN, SLICER, SHREDDER, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL THE WALL IN THIS AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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MAY 222017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
JUL 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER/SERVICE LINE, SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.-----MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOM) OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND THE REAR HANDSINK WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. FACILITY REPLACED BOTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE PROPER HYGENIC AND SANITARY PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT BY THE FRONT DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS BY REAR WALK IN AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 72013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF FOOD PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AREA,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR HALLWAY AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825
JUN 262012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSET, APPROX 30 DROPPING NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AREA SERVICE AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE GASKET AT FRESH TIME COOLER, REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SAME AREA, AND REPAINT RAW WOODEN SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAILED CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REPAIR SOME CHIPPING PLASTER REAR WALL AREA, AND SEAL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALL OF STORAGE AREA WHERE RODENT DROPPING ARE NOTED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME COMPARTMENT SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS, ALL CLOSETS AND REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AREA,
MAR 12011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
PASSED
7 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.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT NORTH SIDE OF MOP SINK,REPLACE GASKET AT FRESH TIME COOLER REMOVE DUCT TAPE SAME AREA ALSO RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN DISHROOM MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/HOOD/FILTERS SAME AREA,DEEP FRYER,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN DISHROOM,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR ETC.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AREA.
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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING SAME AREA,SOUTH WALL ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,DISHROOM AREA.
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 REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 72010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
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. OBSERVED CLEANED FOOD UTENSILS STORED AGAINST WALLS BETWEEN 3COM. SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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 FOIL LINING ON STRORAGE SHELF UNDER GRILL OVEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND OR UTENSILS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SLPASHES OR STAINS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY(FRONT AND REAR AREAS).INSIDE TOP WALLS OF MICROWAVE,INSIDE OVEN ON STOVE,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF GRILL OVEN,INSIDE REACH IN COOLER UNDER COUNTER,STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER,HAND WASH SINK BY STAFF TOILET, AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF MOP SINK NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO BASE WALLS OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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. FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK BY GREASE TRAP,AND FLOORS IN THE OFFICE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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. VENT ON CEILING WALLS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN 3COMP.SINK ROOM WITH DUSTS,WALLS AT 3COMP. AND AT MOP SINKS WITH STAINS,AND WALLS AND DOOR WALLS IN CUSTOMER TOILET WITH GRAFFITI MARKS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST REPAIR DAMEGED WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK ROOM BY DRAIN BOARD AND BY MOP SINK SIDE. MUST SEAL GAP ON WALLS BETWEEN 3COMP.SINK.
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