BIRRIERIA JALISCO.
2462 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CILANTRO IN CRATES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE ON FOOD SURFACE.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH OUT BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND FAUCET, OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (VITAMINS, MEDICINE) ON SHELVES AND IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/30/24 REPORT #2601953 NOT CORRECTED. #58 VIOLATION No. 2-102.13. "OBSRERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
AUG 302024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 232024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AND COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
APR 72022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.
Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASESTHROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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MAR 302022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (A))(CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. TONGS WERE STORED INSIDE PAN OF CHICKEN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TONGS AND ENSURE ALL UTENSILS ARE PROPERLY STORED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING
OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. (COOKED PORK, COOKED GOAT, COOKED BEEF) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE.
CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
STYROFOAM CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENDING UTENSIL SUCH AS LADLE WITH HANDLE, AND HAVE HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD.
INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NOV 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13: MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NOV 92020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINING ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN ,EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED STORAGE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT OF TABLE AND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FRONT OF RESTAURANT.
SEP 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-12(A).
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5-204.11(A) NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, RICE, TRIPE, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALLBE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
JUL 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IE. ZIP LOC OR BAGGIES.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT FRONT, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN WALL UNDER REAR MICROWAVE.
SEP 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE MAYTAG RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED PORK AT 45.8F, STEAK AT 44F, COOKED RICE AT 44.6F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 68.3F INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (CHOPPED ONIONS AND CILANTRO) WHILE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING TACOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO USE APPROPRIATE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT (GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPER, SPOONS, ETC.). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
NO LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS PROVIDED OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.
NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS.
AUG 102015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM AROUND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREZZER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN IN USE
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ALL CLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED QUARTER INCH OPENING UNDER REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM AROUND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREZZER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ALL CLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/18/14 # 1402085 NOT CORRECTED: #35 SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ON A PIECE OF RAW WOOD THAT IS UNCLEAN. RESTORE WOOD TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #38 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH LIMITED ACCESSIBILTY DUE TO COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COUNTER OR TURN HANDISNK TO MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED TONGS STORED WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT. ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER AT 50-100 PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED SLEEVE OF DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED PRODUCTS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED HAM AND CHEESE WITH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0 F. FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.2 F TO 55.3 F APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT $50 VALUE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED STEAK APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS $40 VALUE AT FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.0 F- 52.0 F WITHIN SMALLER REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7 F ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (a)
OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ON A PIECE OF RAW WOOD THAT IS UNCLEAN. RESTORE RAW WOOD TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD THAT HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY AND IF DARK GROOVES AND STAINS DO NOT COME CLEAN TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER STOVE UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LIMITED ACCESSIBILITY DUE TO COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PART OF COUNTER OR TURN HAND SINK AND MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR MANAGER TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE PURCHASED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 PAINT CANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM RESTAURANT.
OBSERVED CUPS INSIDE BULK FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLED SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN HANDLE OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT.
APR 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS OF FOO DEBRIS,CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE STAINS
REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ALL CHEST COOLERS
OCT 152012PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA THICK WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUOLDUP ON THEM.
HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM, TOILET ROOM AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
JAN 252012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGER, ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TO REPLACE SAME.
JAN 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
KNIFE RACK AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
VENTS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.
RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
MAR 52010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR BEHIND WASH MACHINE & UNDER HAND SINK IN HALLWAY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,SEAL FRONT WINDOWS,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY & DINING ROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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 OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT REAR PREP HAND SINK & LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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