NOV 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA.
BEAT. 46/100
4258 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 3, 2021 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK IN THE SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 102020FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
FAILED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SHAKES, SMOOTHIES, ETC.). MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK IN THE SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INCLUDING RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE, FROM A LICENSED COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.
MAR 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOMS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS
FEB 272017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET IN PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF INTERIOR DOOR ADJACENT TO APARTMENTS,FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR TO HALLWAY AND EXTERIOR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/17.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WINDOW SILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILETROOMS AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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 →