Buena Vista Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-09 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP RABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2025-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-04-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TC...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS PREPARED PASTOR IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 3-31-25. PASTOR (PORK) EXPIRED BY 7 DAYS. ALL DISCARDED. OBSERVED ALL OTHER PREPARED FOODS PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAT 7 DAYS...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589575 ON 2-14-24. #57-: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090...
2024-02-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
2023-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-02-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
IN USE UTENSILS HANGING BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE THEM IN WAY THAT MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMAINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN LID AT ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON WALLS WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2022-05-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH COOLER ON TOP OF TABLE IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2021-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS HUEVOS RANCHEROS WITH EGGS OVER-EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE ME...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2021-01-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 179.1 IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS WRAPPING UP A PREPARED, FILLED BURRITO WITH HIS BARE HANDS. REVIEWED WITH COOK THAT UTENSILS MUST BE USED OR GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHILE TOUCHING, PREPARING, OR HANDLING ANY READY TO E...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH PREP DATES ONLY SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN E...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS HUEVOS RANCHEROS WITH EGGS OVER-EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE ME...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE HALLWAY ABOVE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-22-19 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED ROUGH UNPAVED SURFACE IN SOME AREAS OF DIS...
2019-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD (SALSA, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGE...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISS...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH UNPAVED SURFACE THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAVE FLOOR AND MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SERVICE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-06-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY REGISTER. MUST PAINT.(EXPOSED PLASTER/UNFINISHED).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
2017-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW BEEF, BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE COLLECTING: IN FRONT OF 1ST 2 DOOR COOLER AND IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT HE HAS PASSED A FOOD HANDLER COURSE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
2016-07-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2015-09-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TALL STANDUP REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE INCOMING COLD PIPE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-10-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE S SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-03-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-01-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
2012-06-13 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE FAR LEFT DOOR OF THE REAR, TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
2010-08-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
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. REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP AT THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVES NEXT TO THE HEAT LAMP AND TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK AND PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR THE SINK SO THAT IT IS LEVEL.
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