MAY 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE EL TAPATIO.
BEAT. 39/100
3400-3402 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURIND STORAGE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUSRING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WHERE RED SAUCE IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 1-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FLOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ALL MUST BE SMOOTHAND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGIND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
JUN 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION/FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
JUN 112024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION/FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
APR 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.9 F AND 50.0 F INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER- EGGS, STEAK, CHICKEN AND CARNITAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $120.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND 4-DOOR PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F. FOUND EGGS, STEAK, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION/FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
JAN 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CONDENSATION ON PIPES IN REAR STORAGE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER. ENCASED SAID PIPES. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE NOT COVERED,LID OPENED AND WITH GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE. MUST COVER CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LID TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER CLOSED LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR/REPLACE SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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AUG 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A PREP TABLE IN FRONT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 57.2F, BEEF 46.8F, SHRIMP 49.7F, POBLANOS (GREEN PEPPERS) 49.3F, CUT VEGETABLES 49.6F, CHORIZO 113F.THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $58.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES ARE NOTED. ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, AND RICE. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $140.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS (CUP) WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED HEAVY LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PLUMBER ON-SITE VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 MULTIPLE CRACKS THROUGH OUT THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQPUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOTED HOLE WITH LEAKAGE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 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.
SEP 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
AUG 182021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS STEAKS AND EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOME AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN WITH MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT OR REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST SEAL ALL. NOTED RAW WOOD USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REPLACE WITH A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT PREP AREA,COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA(BY THE BAR),ONE AT NORTH NEW DINING AREA. ALL AREA MENTIONED OPENED FOOD:ICE ,COFFEE AND WATER.MUST PROVIDE EACH SINKS WITH SOAP,AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED ON EACH HANDWASHING SINK,MUST PROVIDED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (EGGS,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
WHITE CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
LINENS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS /CUTTING BOARDS ETC
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND MUST PROVIDE KNIVES RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE SCOOP ON SITE INCLUDED BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LIDS FOR ICE BIN DISPENSERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND DISCHARGE LEAKING PIPE FROM AIR CONDITION BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM ,MUST REPAIR. NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP/AREA WRAPPED WITH DIRTY LINEN DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH ROOM/PREP AREA . REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE WITH ROUGH AND UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
JUL 222019FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT PREP AREA,COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA(BY THE BAR),ONE AT NORTH NEW DINING AREA. ALL AREA MENTIONED OPENED FOOD:ICE ,COFFEE AND WATER.MUST PROVIDE EACH SINKS WITH SOAP,AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR EACH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE: A METAL PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT SAID SINK,MUST REMOVE TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE CITATION"
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED ON EACH HANDWASHING SINK,MUST PROVIDED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (EGGS,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
WHITE CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
LINENS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS /CUTTING BOARDS ETC.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND MUST PROVIDE KNIVES RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE SCOOP ON SITE INCLUDED BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LIDS FOR ICE BIN DISPENSERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND DISCHARGE LEAKING PIPE FROM AIR CONDITION BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, MUST REPAIR. NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP/AREA WRAPPED WITH DIRTY LINEN DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE BOTH RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL FREQUENCY REMOVAL OF GARBAGE IS NEEDED DUE TO CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH ROOM/PREP AREA . REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE WITH ROUGH AND UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. -
OCT 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND SOME GARBAGE SPILLAGE. EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OIL SPILLAGE ONTO FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
JUN 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. CURRENTLY NOT IN USE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SINKS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NORT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT BASEMENT PREPARATION/STORAGE NOT FINISHED. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE/PREPARATION. FOUND CEILING NOT FINISHED AT HALLWAY AREAS LEADING TO OUTSIDE(1ST FLOOR). MUST FINISH/PAINT.
MAR 92017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED AND COLD HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN, BEANS, SOUP, ETC).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING AND METAL BINS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE COOK LINE AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE. FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS MUST BE MADE OF SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NOTED BOXES OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN NORTH DISHWASHING ROOM.
APR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE NORTH DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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