APR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN.
BEAT. 26/100
8726 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 26, 2021 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES TO ACCOMPANY THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD FROM THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS RUST FREE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR IS CRACKED/DAMAGED. THE WALL TILES AROUND THE 3-COMP. AND HAND WASHING SINK IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR AND WALL TILES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
LL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES TO ACCOMPANY THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND IT OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD(S). MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD FROM THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS RUST FREE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS NEXT TO THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR IS CRACKED/DAMAGED. THE WALL TILES AROUND THE 3-COMP. AND HAND WASHING SINK IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR AND WALL TILES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED A WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD OR REMOVE WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND AND AROUND DEEP FREEZERS ALONG THE WALL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WINDOW ABOVE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON PREMISES A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) OBSERVED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND AND AROUND DEEP FREEZERS ALONG THE WALL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WINDOW ABOVE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON PREMISES A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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NOV 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN INSIDE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
FEB 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
JAN 302017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR BAGS FOR PROPER STORING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT(1st FL) AND IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
MAY 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN WALLS AT WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
MAY 192015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AT BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN WALLS AT WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
SEP 292014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 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 56 RODENT,(MICE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,AND FOOD STORAGE FREEZER AREAS ON FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND FREEZERS ,ALONG WALLS BY BASEMENT STAIRS,ETC. ALSO 5 LIVE ANTS IN DINING ROOM AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.RECOMMENED TREATMENT FOM PEST CONTROL CO.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
OPEN WASHROOM .NO DOOR ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.TOILET ROOMS MUST BE ENCLOSED.MUST INSTALL DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED. REPORT # 1155050 #32- PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER,REMOVE GROCERY BAGS,BLACK BAGS,ETC.STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZERS.#36 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,#38 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT BUTCHER AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER/BOILER ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALL POLE IN PREP BUTCHERS AREA.MUST REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO BE INSTALLED ON BASEMENT WASHROO. DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN REAR.MUST REPAIR.NO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM .NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL
MAY 172013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROPERLY COVER AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN FREEZERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS, BLACK BAGS, ETC AND STORE FOOD IN CLEAR FOOD GRADE BAGS, CONTAINERS, OR PACKAGING, IN ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT BUTCHER AREA.
NOV 232012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 23
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY STORE PREPED MEATS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN FREEZERS.
AUG 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO (POSTED OR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME)/ SANITATION CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT
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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR PREP. ALSO RESEAL FRONT STORAGE SHELVES.
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.CLEAN HOOD ANF FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER
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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELD
OCT 272010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.38- MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REMOVE LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE SURMERGE INSIDE 3- COMP SINKS. FROM REPORT#68231,DATED 12/11/2009- SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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. OBSERVED LARGE WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,IN POOR REPAIR. MUST WRAP IN CLEAR PLASTIC OR REMOVE FROM PREMIES.
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