BLANCA E GUTIERREZ.
2513 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 202013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE ICE CREAM IS BEING SCOOPED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, OBTAIN PROOF OF ENROLLED CERTIFIED MANAGERS THE COVER YOUR BUSINESS HOURS.
THE STOVE IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAS NO VENTILATION, INSTALL VENTILATION FOR SAID AREA PER VENTILATION CODES.
MAY 102013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERE ARE OVER TWENTY FIVE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE PERIMETER OF THE STORE UNDER THE STAIRS AND SHELVES OF THE FIRST FLOOR. NO LOGBOOK OR RECENT PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTS ON PREMISES, OBTAIN SERVICE AND AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INCLUDING FIXING THE HOLE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRS.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, OBTAIN PROOF OF ENROLLED CERTIFIED MANAGERS THE COVER YOUR BUSINESS HOURS. ICE CREAM IS BEING SCOOPED AND HOT DOGS AND CORN ARE BEING HELD HOT FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.
THE WEST WALK IN FREEZER HAS A LOT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE ON THE UNIT, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PRODUCTION AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CEILING.
THE STOVE IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAS NO VENTILATION, INSTALL VENTILATION FOR SAID AREA PER VENTILATION CODES.
MAY 242012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE SELLING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
JUN 82011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,BAKED GOODS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF PALETAS MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE,FRONT SMALL UNUSED PREP COOLER,VENTS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE IN BREEZEWAY,PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZERS,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: 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 REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL FREEZERS.
JUN 12011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,NO CURRENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE.FRONT,REAR & SIDE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK & RODENT PROOF DOORS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,BAKED GOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF PALETAS MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE,FRONT SMALL UNUSED PREP COOLER,VENTS THROUGHOUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE IN BREEZEWAY,PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZERS,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN 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 REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL FREEZERS.
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MAY 62010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE CABINETS FRONT SERVING AREA, AND SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FLOOR THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND BOTTOM OF SOUTH WALL FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL THRU-OUT 2ND STORAGE ROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP FREEZERS THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA.
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