Chicago
62
YOUR CALL

Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan

1322 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-19
Pass Rate
57%
7 failures
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-19
Failed 7 inspections (2019, 2017, 2017...)
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 47×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-02-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF STRONGER WATER PRESSURE. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO HANDLES HANDBOWL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF BALENCING TO PREVENT WATER POOLING ON AN ANGLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL T...

2025-08-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND ALUMNINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND STORED IN BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER AND MOLD-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TOWARDS THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-31 Pass Canvass
2
serious Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE METAL SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING AREA OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE SLIDI...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS RESTROOM WITH A OPEN GAP OF ABOUT AN INCH OR SO EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL BEHIND IT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND POSSIB...

2023-10-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2021-12-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED (WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED (LOOSE) FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT WINDOW SERVICE AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-10-23 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED (GOAT, RICE, SALSA) HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR ...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES, FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES(PREMISES HAS MEAT THERMOMETERS140*-190*F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER(0-220*F) FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE TWO UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

2019-04-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED(GOAT, RICE, SALSA)HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES, FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES (PREMISES HAS MEAT THERMOMETERS 140*F-190*F)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER (0*F-220*F)FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE TWO UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

2017-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2081441 9/1/17 NOT CORRECTED#18- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 2- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EYED STOVES,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,STEAM TABLES,SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

2017-09-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME AT HAND WASHINGS SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR DISH WASHING.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 74.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES ...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2079042 8/25/17 NOT CORRECTED#18- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE & HOT WA...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD SCR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EYED STOVES,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,STEAM TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.

critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. HAS DEAD BUGS, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTER...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN .MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND HUGE POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH OR REMOVE THE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF THAT THEY ARE NEW HIRE

2017-08-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SHE HAS THE FIST AND LAST COMPARTMENT SET UP FOR WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP A COMPARTMENT FOR ADEQUATE SANITIZING AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS THAT WERE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 120 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, MULTI-USE UTENSILS, STORAGE RACKS AND ON THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, FOUND 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOO...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946914 DATED, 07-21-2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST. FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, ...

critical Pest Activity

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

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. HAS DEAD BUGS, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL ...

minor Pest Activity

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

THE VENTS, WALLS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND TOILET ROOMS HAS SMALL FLIES, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP, FOOD AND GREASE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAI...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HUGE POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH OR REMOVE THE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF THAT THEY ARE NEW HIRE. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST. FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN BOX FREEZER/EXCESSI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2016-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
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 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PIT/BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, AND HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST.FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN BOX FREEZERS/ EXCESSIVE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TOREPLACE.

2015-11-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.

2015-11-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537574 ON 5-1-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. 32-REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

2015-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 171.8F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.

2015-04-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
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 THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BETWEEN AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 159.9F AND GOAT 199.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD ROACHES).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.

2014-05-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair or replace lid to the chest freezer in basement.

minor Sanitation

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

Remove peeling debris at ceiling over basement dry storage shelvings must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

minor Facility Condition

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

Replace burnt out light bulbs in rear kitchen coolers and dining room.

2013-01-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL OF BASEMENT; REMOVE WHERE NEEDED AND REPAINT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

2011-09-23 Pass Canvass
4
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. THE THIRD REACHIN FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GASKETS ARE LOOSEAND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR...

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FOUR REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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. SOME PARTS OF THE BASEMENT CEILINGS HAS MOLD GROWING ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT THE CEILINGS.

100
Miceli'S Deli & Food Mart
100
Burger King #10345
60
Smart Nutrition
77
Fogata Village, Inc
32
Dunkin Donuts

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