BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN.

Chicago Health Dept

8726 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2021.

Last inspected Apr 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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LAST INSPECTED

APR 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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).

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

MAY 19

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 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 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

OCT 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 29

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 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 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

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 17

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 23

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE PREPED MEATS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN FREEZERS.

AUG 8

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR PREP. ALSO RESEAL FRONT STORAGE SHELVES.

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.CLEAN HOOD ANF FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER

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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

NOV 8

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 27

2010

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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