CANTON REGIO.

Chicago Health Dept

1510 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

147

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSEREVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN POOR TEMPERATURE: 10 DOZ RAW EGGS, 5 POUND RAW CHICKEN, 3 POUND BEEF ETC... ALL PRODUCTS WERE WITH 60-70 DEGREES ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 50 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIONS ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 65.0 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER IS IN BETWEEN A FRYER AND A 4 BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41.0 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE DURNING INSPECTION.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AND HANDLE UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COOKING IN BASEMENT AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD OR ANSEL SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF PROPANE AND DISCONTINUE COOKING IN BASEMENT.

NOV 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVERD THE LIDS MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Previously cited core violation not corrected from report#2596141, DATE 6/12/24 Violation #57 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. Violation #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 12

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 3

2024

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS A FLAT TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO WARM TORTILLAS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT A HAND WASHING SINK BY SAID GRILL, AND THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE GRILL HAS A SMALL SLIDE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA OR PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION BELOW.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.8, OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 52F, OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED THE DINNER MENUS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON ALL THE DINNER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A REACH-IN COOLER, BOTH WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. BOTH UNITS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING CONTAINERS OF ICE, FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS), AND SALSA ON THE LEDGE IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL OR STORE ALL FOODS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 2

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

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SEP 21

2023

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL WHEN SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN SOILED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND BLEACH, COMET, AND OTHER CHEMICALS STORED IN A BIN WITH SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS. MUST SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 3 LARGE FLIES ON SITE 2 IN BASEMENT 1 ON 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RACK, DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA.MUST MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, 5 BEHIND OPEN WALL PANEL (WALL PANEL IS LOCATED BEHIND FOOD STORAGE AND POTS AND PANS STORAGE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP) 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 30 DEAD ROACHES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD MUST REPLACE.

JAN 13

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FACILITY STORING CONTAINERS OF ICE, FOOD AND SALSA ON THE LEDGE IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL OR STORE ALL FOODS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.

Minor Other

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSWARE BEING STORED NOT INVERTED AT THE LEDGE BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND GLASSWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR IN DOOR DINING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 27

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTH LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA APPROX 5 SMALL AND 3 LARGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 LARGE FLIES AND APPROX 20-25 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEAT THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE THE ONION CONTAINER, ON THE WALLS AND TABLE LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION ON 10-27-2021. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, UPSTAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REPLACE THEM ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, INSIDE SMALL REACH IN COOLERS ON UPPER LEVEL BY HOT LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM AT THE BASE COLD WATER KNOB. ALSO OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALONG WITH VERY LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE.

OCT 19

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 14

2020

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) 36 - 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2401943 DATED 10/2/20; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES AND TWO LARGE FLIES LOCATED ON THE DRAIN PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

OCT 2

2020

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS WITH DIRTY DISHES, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

3-501.14 OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE POTS TO COOL COOKED BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. THE COOKED BEANS WERE AT 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ALWAYS PROPERLY COOL ALL TCS FOODS, FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F WITHIN 4 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED RAW EGGS AT 62F BEING STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #20.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEANS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES AND TWO LARGE FLIES LOCATED ON THE DRAIN PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT ENFORCING SOCIAL DISTANCING ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 PATRONS IN A SMALL AREA INSIDE OF THE FACILITY WAITING TO BE SEATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENFORCE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND ALLOW PATRONS TO WAIT OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY WHILE WAITING TO BE SEATED. MANAGER INFORMED PATRONS DURING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

AUG 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES,LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK STORAGE) NOT PROPERLYLABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL, AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTINGBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPATCLE WITHOUT A COVER IN BOTH STALLS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM STALLS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHPUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/ AND REMINDER MENU ADVISORY, LABLE STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS, PLACECARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK STORAGE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLE PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL, AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS STAINED PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPATCLE WITHOUT A COVER IN BOTH STALLS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM STALLS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 14

2018

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 7

2018

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT REAR OF BASEMENT AND UTILITY CLOSET IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15(A) OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING AT SHED DOORS THAT OPEN TO ALLEY IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST ENTRY.

JUN 22

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 20

2018

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: COLD HOLDING PREP STATION COOLER(58.1 F), PREP DRAWER COOLER(49F), BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER(58.8F-60F) ALL CONTAINING POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED/HELD IN ABOVE MENTIONED COLD HOLDING PREP STATION COOLER SUCH AS (13)DOZEN EGGS(57.2F-60.1F) SLICED/DICED TOMATOES(53F-69F),LEAFY GREENS(63F). PREP DRAWER COOLER:RAW CHICKEN(47.6F),CHEESE(50.0F-57.0F). BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: 3PANS OF REFRIED BEANS(71.4F-75F), 11 QUARTS OF CREAM(57F), (5)5lb OF MEXICAN CHEESE, 18LB PAN OF RAW PORK(55.7F), AND (5)5LB BAGS OF BEEF(58F) AND (9)SHRIMP, BEEF, CHICKEN SKEWERS (56.3F-57.7F) 10LBS MOLLEJAS (57F), 8LBS SLICED BACON (57F), SALSA 15LBS(80F) ,(80LBS) RICE WATER WITH MILK AND (2)CAKES WITH WHIP CREAM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT.230LBS VALUE $1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER: FLIPPING TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLATING FOOD FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38- 010(A).

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 10 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY FROM THE OCTOBER 4, 2017. INSPECTION NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT MOST RECENT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL AND ENCASED PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

OCT 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.(RICE, BEANS,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT COFFEE AREA AND IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER SIDE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27

2017

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AT 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. SHRIMP KABOBS 48.5F,2LBS. BEEF KABOBS 51.4F,.5LBS CHICKEN KABOBS,.5LBS. RAW CUT CHICKEN 51.2F.ALSO ON GRILL 10 LB COOKED CHICKEN WRAPPED IN FOIL RANGING FROM 91.7F,112.0F,107.7F,114.0F,117.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.15LBS. $123.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS HANDLING GARAGE CAN AND THEN REMOVING COOKED STEAK FROM GRILL AND PLACING ON CUTTING BOARD AND PLATING WITH BARE HANDS NOT WASHING HANDS, DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES WITH OUT HAND WASHING ,FOOD HANDLER HANDLING BROOM AND DUST PAN AND THEN CAME BACK TO WAIT STATION AREA AND PICKED UP A GLASS AND ICE SCOOP AND TOOK TO TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE STATION HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH SPOONS IN SINK BASIN AND GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK HAD A BUSS PAN STORED ON TOP OF SINK BASIN AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT SINK AND ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NEAR GREASE TRAP.ALSO,FRONT PATIO DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" HOLE IN LOWER DOOR AND REAR DOOR APPX"1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STIRAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DISHES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND INVERT AWAY FROM PUBLIC.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND RUST FROM MICROWAVE SHELF 1ST FL.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT COFFEE AREA AND IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER SIDE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,ROLLING CART,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR GLASS COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES REFRIED BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

JAN 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DISHES AND UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND RINSED IN THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Facility Condition

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

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LEFT AND RIGHT SINK DIVIDERS DO NOT HOLD WATER IN THEM AND THE WATER RUNS UNDER THE DIVIDERS INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. THE SINK WAS BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO WASH DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK AND TO USE THE WORKING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

JAN 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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