JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2443 W 16TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON DELI MEATS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISPOSED OF FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
34. PLANT FOOD PROPERLY COOKED FOR HOT HOLDING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO DEFROST REAR BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER REAR, INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE SLICER, PREP TABLE, HANDSINK ON THE SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE DISH AREA WALL WEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED. ALSO OBSERVED 1 SMAL AND 2 MEDIUM PROPANE TANKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OUT OF THE BUILDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT ONT OVER THE FRYER AT THIS COOKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EVEN THE DISH WASHER.
JUN 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE ACCUMMULATION. CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER SURFACE WHERE COFFEE MAKERS ARE KEPT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT SAME AREA AND AT AREA AT FRONT BY OVERHEAD DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT ELBOW OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.
JUN 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE SOUTH WALL COOK'S LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
JUN 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCES ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT,BOXES) LOCATED BY THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAY 192015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BETWEEN LOCKERS AND REACH-IN COOLER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST COOLERS UNDER STAIRWAY,10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER DESK, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARD ON BOTTOM SHELF NEAR DESK IN FRONT OFFICE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UNUSED SLICER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDER WOODEN PREP TABLE AND AROUND STACK OF FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, POP COOLER, SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND VENTILATION HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 212014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REACH IN COOLER AND CANOPY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SEP 62013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELD FOR THE SALSA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONTINUE TO CLEAN OVEN, COOLER AND FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE NOZZEL AT 3 COMP. SINK MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS SPRAYER ONLY.
AUG 272013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NEED TO PROVIDE.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME AND NO MANAGER WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHEN SALSA IS BEING PREPARED/PACKAGED. NEED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBERSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON PACKAGED SALSA. NEED TO PROVIDE NAME ADDRESS PHONE # ETC.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
IMPROPERLY STORED KNIFES BETWEEN TABLES NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DOUBLE DOOR OVENS, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER/FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK/EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ONLY NEED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
MAR 302012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
The butcher block knife slot is dirty, remove knives from the dirty slot and sanitize them. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The walk in cooler fan guard and the two door reach in cooler interior is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize equipment in detail. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
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. The baseboards are falling and dirty behind the cooking equipment, clean and repair the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Glass lighting is not shielded above the food prep area, shield all glass bulbs or show proof of shatter resistant bulbs. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
The ice scoop and holder are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the ice utensils and maintain in sanitary condition.
JUL 202011FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NEED TO PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE BY THE 3 COMPAREMENT SINK.
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