Carnitas Don Rafa Inc
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2017-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2017-06-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREAS SOUTH, AND NORTH OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, R...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP/OVENS, AND SOUTH SIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THUR-OUT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE UNITS.NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE OF REAR WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2016-09-26 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPEPD PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE CARNITAS PREP KITCHEN. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH PREP AREAS.
2016-03-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
2016-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE NORTH PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REP...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE NORTH PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 47.1F, EGGS AT 46.2F, PORK AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS A...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
2015-08-21 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
2015-06-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-06-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT CUT MELONS, AND CUT TOMATOES. ALSO NOTED CONTAINER OF RAW PORK STORED IMMEDIATLY ABOVE, READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, AND SALSA. INSTD T...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT SIDE OF DOOR, DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED INBETWEEN BASINS OF SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FR...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR LEAK.
2014-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-12-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREAS, EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTOOMS AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SOUTH SIDE SERVICE AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONLY COLD WATER AT A TEMPE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND GROUND.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND COOKED INCLUDING COOKED PORK, RICE AND BEANS. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE OR POSTED. SERIOU...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/19/14 REPORT #1402043 NOT CORRECTED: #33 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA (DISH WASHING) UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER FOR SUGAR WITH CRACKED LID. REPLACE LID FOR BULK SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC DOORS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SOUTH SIDE SERVING AREA. DOORS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT FOOD IS SAFE AND PROPER TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON NORTH SIDE SERVICE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED ABOVE OR TO THE RIGHT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIMEY RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED IN NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND COOKING AREAS....
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITHIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT. GREASE ACCUMULATED ON DUCT VENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE FOOD SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT PROTECTED. ALL LIGHTS WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED TO BE SHIELDED, SHATTERPROOF, OR RECESSED TO PROTECT FOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 1 GAS BURNER WITHIN KITCHEN NOT UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. ALL BURNERS MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE ALL WIMING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUN...
2014-03-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR WITH NO OUTER OPENING TO OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD CARNITAS MEAT WITH BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS. ALL CARNITA MEAT WAS MOVED TO NEARBY STEAM TABLE AND HOT HELD UNIT WAS TAGGED UNTIL PLASTIC DOORS ARE REPAIRED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUN...
2013-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
2013-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
PREMISES IS OPERATING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF WATER WAS 75.5F PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 3:00PM TO REPAIR WATER HOWEVER HE HAD TO GO OUT TO BUY ANOTHER HOT WATER TAMK AND OWNER STATES HE HAD PURCHASED AT NEW HO...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED YELLOW, TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
2012-03-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN CLOSET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
2011-09-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
2011-03-01 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTD TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. (LIDS, POTS CURRENTLY STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. ONE BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
2010-09-18 Pass Consultation 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
REFER TO INSPECTION #363264
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REFER TO INSPECTION #363264
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264
2010-09-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHIN...
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.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
2010-09-15 Pass Consultation CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: 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 ven...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED....
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATT...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
2010-09-10 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY UNIT AT 51.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE AND MASS...
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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT FLAN 50.0F-52.5F,3LECHE CAKE 52.3F,MOCHA LECHE CAKE 55.0F,CHEESE CAKE 53.6F,GELATINA 50.1F. PRODUCT WA...
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.OBSERV...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FRO...
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.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HO...
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.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
2010-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.9 F. WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLD...
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.OBSERVED COOKED FOODS FROM 3/8/10 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. COOKED BEANS 47.3-48.0 F,COOKED CARNITAS 46.5-47.3 F,COOKED CHICKEN 46.9-47.1 F,C...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER,REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME PREP COOLER.DAMAGED CUTTING BOA...
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.VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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.GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HEAT LAMP UNITS.
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...
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.
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