Chicago
18
BEAT

Carniceria&fruteria El Mitote

4459 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 10 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
10 passed
Last Inspected
2018-08-22
Pass Rate
59%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2017, 2017...)
Food Temperature issues found across 12 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 58×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2018-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

2018-08-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: HAM AT 54.5F / 51.3F / 52....

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW....

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN MEAT PREP AREA. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE IN TAQUERIA SID...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 FOUND OVEN IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

2017-07-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS TONGUE AT 46.9F,1 1/2 LBS; BEEF AT 46.9F, 1 1/2 LBS; TRIPE AT 46.8F, 1/2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F O...

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA BY TE ORAN...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING FRESH GREASE ALL AROUND AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Plumbing & Waste

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

2 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 1ST COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT#2050509 DATED 5/16/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL THE CORN PACKED ON SITE FOR SALE ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CHEESE/DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER FOR THE TORTILLA SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHEESE/DELI COOLER, SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER,AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAGUERIA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE 2 CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK ,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY TE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELED BY T DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOOSE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-05-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED UNDER THE STOVE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, SUCH AS STEAK AT 48.7F, 2LBS; CHORIZO AT 46.5F, 3LBS; AND TRIFE AT 47.1F, 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40...

critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE COLD ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976270 DATED 12/01/16. #30- Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in coole...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND RIM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS/TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE DELI/MEAT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEE HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE THE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-12-01 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive dust build up on light shields inside hood of deli kitchen area. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.

minor Sanitation

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

Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

2016-04-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

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

Found washbowl sink in dining room area (closest restroom for kitchen employees), without towels or hand dryer. Found exposed hand sink in butcher area without soap. Instructed must maintain all exposed hand sinks and washbowls sinks with soap, paper...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard used on floors in kitchen area and inside walk in cooler. Found garbage bag used to cover food items in walk in cooler. Found raw wood shelving in prep area behind butcher area, and also in the walk in cooler. Instructed must remo...

2015-09-04 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Food Temperature

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

MOLDY CAULKING ALONG SEAL OF RICE WATER CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE CAULKING OR DISPENSER. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND GRADE TRAP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP. HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE IN MEAT PREP SEALED/REPAIRED WITH ...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER, REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, INCLUDING RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING IN TALL COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BEHIND COOLER/FREEZER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING, STANDING WATER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD ...

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2014-12-12 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDER PREP TABLE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES (FOR COOKED PRODUCTS) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DISPLAY/TAQUERIA AREA.

minor Food Temperature

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

END CAPS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.---------LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CARNITAS (USED ON WEEKENDS) HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

2014-07-09 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS SHELVINGS).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TAQUERIA SIDE).

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Food Temperature

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.-----------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VEN...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT SECTION AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-12-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER, MEAT DEPARTMENT, NEED TO BE LABELED AND STORED IN FREEZER GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

CHOPPING BOARD ,PREP AREA, NEED TO BE REPLACED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING; NEED TO BE REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE.

2013-01-31 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2 compartment in front prep has leaking faucet. must repair or replace faucet.

2012-08-08 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Wooden shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed insulation of display cooler, and raw wood, shall be repaired/s...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler racks, no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in front storage area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had gaps, holes, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen, prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler ceiling had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Missing light shields in display cooler, reach in cooler, shall be provided, light shields in storage areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields. light shields in prep area need cleaning.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Employee's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2011-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-03-29 Fail Canvass
5
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. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,C...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 07-07-10 #277142 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS...

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. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; MUST READJUST SWEEP AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPER...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN PREP KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHOW PROOF BULBS INSIDE HOT HOLDING CABINETS ARE SHATTER ...

2010-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Single and multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

minor Food Temperature

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

Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn curtains....

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.

2010-06-29 Fail Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

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

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While, draining water in middle of three compartment sink in rear prep area. Water draining back up left and right side of the other vompartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent i...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Single and multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

minor Food Temperature

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

Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn cur...

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
57
LA Marguarita Authentic Mexican Food
69
Burger King #
34
Bar & Mariscos

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