BEST TACO & BURRITO JOINT CORP.

Chicago Health Dept

3947 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Other

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 27

2019

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Sanitation

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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)

Serious Other

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY(UNUSED FRYER,RACKS,CRATES,ETC)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

DEC 7

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL THE WALL IN THIS AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

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 30

2018

FAIL 17 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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 22

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 24

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 8

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS BY REAR WALK IN AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 3

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229825

JUN 26

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 7

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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