CANTINA LAREDO#132.

Chicago Health Dept

508 N STATE ST BLDG 1ST&2NDFL · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN AND AND 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLOOR BAR COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. THERE WERE NO CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP RECORD OF THIS TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

STORING IN-USE UTENSILS IN A STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JAN 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHITE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, CHEESE) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 1/18/17. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION WAS POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE TO BE RUSTED AND UNSMOOTH. OBSERVED CORRODED SHELVING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM 1ST FLOOR HOT WATER HEATERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES IN EMPLOYEE BINDER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATES FROM FILING SYSTEM THAT NO LONGER WORK AT THIS FACILITY.

JAN 18

2017

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR TO REACH IN KEG COOLER IN SMALL PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL REACH IN BEER/ WINE/ GLASS COOLERS AT BAR AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AT BAR WITH EXCESS CALCIUM BUILDUP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SIDE VENT OF SMALL REFIRGERATOR CONTAINING WINE WITH EXCESS DUSH ACCUMULATIO. CLEAN VENT OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED KEG COOLER IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH BEER SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KEG COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ERVED FLOOR BEER WALK IN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN OF WALK IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM OVERFLOW VALVE OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING AREA IN AND GLASS STORAGE IN SMALL AREA LEADING TO KITCHEN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED THERE INCLUDING OLD NON WORKING REFRIGERATORS. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES INCLUDING OBSERVED COOK ON COOKING LINE WITH GLOVES ON PREPARE AND ASSEMBLE READY TO EAT TACOS. WHILE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH GLOVES ON COOK WAS CONTINUALLY TOUCHING A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THAT WAS ON WORK STATION. OBSERVED ANOTHER COOK USE GLOVES TO PUT RAW MEAT ONTO GRILL. OBSERVED COOK CHANGE GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING RAW MEAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIR MAN ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE IS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR TO REACH IN KEG COOLER IN SMALL PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BEER WALK IN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN OF WALK IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM OVERFLOW VALVE OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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JUN 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEEF, ETC.) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. MUST REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKET/DOOR MUST COMPLETELY CLOSE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND FOOD SPILLS ON LOWER SIDE OF 2ND FLOOR BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTLE CAPS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR ALONG CORNERS. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE AT PREP AREA ABOVE CHIPS BIN. MUST REATTACH CEILING LIGHT COVER/MUST TIGHT FIT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

AUG 12

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MARGARITA 1ST FLOOR, WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DRY THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHWASING AREA. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1

2015

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE PREP SINK IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(CAULK WORN OUT AND WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BARS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INISDE THE SOUND SYSTEM ROOM, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR,AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF THE TAYLOR MACHINE FROZEN MARGARITA ON BOTH BARS (1ST AND 2ND FLOOR), TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BINS) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

AUG 19

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHELVING BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7

2014

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

NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND SHELVES ESPECIALLY AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE WITH SPILLS, BY THE UTILITY SINK. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS AND DISH WASHER AT THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED FAUCET OF HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.(UNABLE TO SHOT OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE COVER OF STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE, BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BY REAR EXIT OF THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYER OF FIRST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

JAN 23

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR.NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING (JUICING LEMON, LIME)ON SECOND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. PREMISES HAS TWO HEATING UNITS WITH ONE UNIT WORKING PROPERLY AND THE OTHER ONE NOT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. (THERE IS HOT WATER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN). BY END OF INSPECTION PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00 PM, REPAIRED AND RESTORED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE COVER OF STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE, BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BY REAR EXIT OF THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYER OF FIRST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT AREA OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR (FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORTELA CHIPS LARGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR METAL SHEET COVERINGS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 18

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE 5 GAL CONTAINER OF COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 55.3F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 15 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD TO 40F IN NO MORE THAN 6 HOURS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $18.00.

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. RUSTY AND CHIPPED UTENSILS NOTED STORED IN CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO USE RUST FREE UTENSILS.

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. STANDING WATER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

SEP 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 1

2011

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ALL COOLERS ON BY LICENSE REINSPECTION,NO TEMPERATURES TAKEN TODAY.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO HANDWASHING SINK IS AVAILABLE AT THE SERVICE/PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE OR MOVE ANY EQUIPMENT THAT WOULD NECESSITATE A HANDWASHING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT FOUND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY REINSPECTION FROM LICENSED COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED PEST CONTROL CONTRACT.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CHEMICALS FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES BEHIND THE BARS WITH A 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DUST FROM CONSTRUCTIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON 1ST& 2NDFL.

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. SEAL ALL OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (CEILING AND WALLS SURROUNDING THE DOORWAY).

Minor Facility Condition

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

CLOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BARS.

AUG 25

2011

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Critical Documentation & Training

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE RENSPECTION.AGAIN NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. UNABLE TO OPERATE AND CHECK DISH WASHING MACHINE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMIESE.INSTRUCTED TO GET IT READY BY REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD UTENSILS THROUGHOUT.TOILET BOWLS,AND MOP SINKS NEEDS CLENING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. SEAL ALL OPENING ON WALLS,AND RESEAL RAW WOOD WALLS IN DIINIG THROUGHOUT.ALSO CLOSE OPEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.

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. CLOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. NO GAS ON PREMISES TO CHECK HOOD VENTILATIONS AT THIS TIME. REPAIR LEAKING ON THE FLOOR BASE OF MOP SINKS AND ON TOILET BOWL IN BOYS RESTROOM ON 1STFL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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