SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CEMITAS PUEBLA.

BEAT. 18/100

817 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 14, 2019 · passed

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 14
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND FLAT TOP GRILL AND NEXT TO COLD AND HOT HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (MOLE,HORCHATA,LEMON AIOLI, VARIOUS SALSAS/MARINADES) IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL READY TO EAT , REFRIGERATED FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... ON WALLS THROUGHOUT, ON POLES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LASTLY FLYING AROUND INSIDE OF ROLLING FOOD STORAGE CART HOLDING WHOLE ONIONS NEAR OFFICE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK FLIES ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS, 4 SMALL BLACK FLIES ON WALLS OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR, AND 2 SMALL BLACK FLIES ON A MENU IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND FLAT TOP GRILL AND NEXT TO COLD AND HOT HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222229 ON SEPTEMBER 12,2018. VIOLATION #51 STATES "5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HIGH -TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. VIOLATION #58 STATES "ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ON TO SURFACE IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3/302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.305.11(A)(2) OBSERVED A SPEED RACK OF MEAT THAT WAS JUST PREPARED, BEING COOLED DOWN, NEAR AN OPEN, REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE OR COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11(B)(B) MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR, THRESHOLD MUST BE INTACT AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HIGH -TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES .

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8.304.11(A) INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF OVEN IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR NON-WORKING (MIDDLE)TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

JAN 16
2018
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A THICK BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF OVEN IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR NON-WORKING (MIDDLE)TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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AUG 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DAILY,

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

CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

AUG 14
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DAILY,

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

CLUTTER UNDER STAIR WELL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LENGTH CAUSING FULL SUBMERSION IN BASIN. INSTD TO HAVE PROPER LENGTH TO REFRAIN FROM EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP AT LINES. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRY STORAGE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. STORAGE IS PROHIBITED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LENGTH CAUSING FULL SUBMERSION IN BASIN. INSTD TO HAVE PROPER LENGTH TO REFRAIN FROM EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP AT LINES. CRACKED DRY STORAGE LID. REPLACE SAME.

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

CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND BREAD OVEN IN BASEMENT, WITH PEELING PAINT AND STAINED SURFACE. INSTDS TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

COOKED SKIRT STEAK STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN A DEEP LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A PREP DATE OF 8-10-15 AT 54.1F. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED VALUED AT $54.12(10LB). INSTRUCTED TO COOL ALL COOKED FOODS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS. CRIIICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALL VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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

PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS NEAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THESE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FEB 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ON IST FLOOR.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL/DRYWALL IN BASEMET PREP AREA.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS NEAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THESE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

FEB 13
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND A LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN DATED 2-2-15 IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46-50 DEGREES. ALL COOKDED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND 70-40 IN 4 HOURS. THIS PROCESS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED). PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED(BOXES) AND LID NOT CLOSED. MUST REFRAIN FROM OVER STOCKING THE DUMPSTER AND KEEP LID CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE BROKEN LID TO BULK RICE BIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ON IST FLOOR.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL/DRYWALL IN BASEMET PREP AREA.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS NEAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THESE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS

NOV 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING RAW BEEF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WIPE KNIFE AFTER WASHING IT WITH WASH CLOTH USED TO WIPE PREP TABLE CONTAINING BLOOD AND MEAT JUICES. WASH CLOTH WAS NOT PLACED IN BUCKET CONTAINING SANITIZING SOLUTION. KNIFE WAS PLACED IN KNIFE RACK WITH RAW MEAT PARTICLES AND MEAT JUICES STILL ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE AND RACK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.)

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PREPARING MEAT, REMOVE GLOVES AND TOUCH GARBAGE CAN PLACE GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE MEAT. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN IST FLOOR PREP AREA WIPE CUTTING BOARD WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE BUNS FOR SANDWICH ON SAME. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN IST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL/DRYWALL IN BASEMET PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROPERLY VENT OVEN IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE.

SEP 8
2014
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST VERIFY THAT HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. MUST HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST SEAL 1/2 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE PREP AREA DOORS.

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND CLOSE LIDS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN EACH WASHROOM.

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OR INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EACH WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER AND AT THE ICE MACHINE.

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

NOTED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IF NEEDED.

JUL 29
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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