CESAR'S TACOS.

Chicago Health Dept

3162-3166 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: WIPING CUTTING BOARD,MOVING BOXES,IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN,THAN RETURNING TO WORK STATION AND HANDLE FOOD WITH GLOVED HANDS. WHEN GLOVES WERE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER ON DUTY CORRECTED ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BARS,AND DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: COOK LINE, AT SOUTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (IN THE KITCHEN), AND AT REAR DISHROOM/LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 48F; FOUND SHREDDER CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE; FOUND COOKED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.4F; COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PONDS 8,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (CARNE ASADA) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR (SOUTH DINING ROOM) IS NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/4 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE RODENT PROOF.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON RED CUTTING BOARD (STORED). CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR FAUCET. PIPE UNDER SAME SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S/UNISEX WASHROOMS WITHOUT COVERS/LIDS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. DAMAGED CEILING TILES, PEELING PAINT AND UNEVEN SURFACES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ROUGH, UNEVEN AND PITTED BRICK WALL BEHIND NORTH SIDE BAR. SOME PITTED BRICK BEHIND SOUTH BAR. FLAKING FINISH AND ROUGH SURFACES IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. WALLS MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UNFINISHED WOOD SLATS ATTACHED TO WALL ACROSS FROM REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FINISH TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-18, REPORT#2232909 #57-FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. #58- ONE OF TWO FOOD SANITATION ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. EACH CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(SAUCES/SOUPS/COOKED RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS ON RACK DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(RAW WOOD)MUST PAINT/SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 21

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR RESURFACE THE RUSTY METAL SHELF ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAR MARGARITA MACHINE. THE FLOOR IS GAPPING WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL BENEATH THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE GAP WITH PROPER COVING MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR THE ENTRYWAY IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN THE REAR SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND PURSES BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

AUG 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

AUG 12

2016

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-13-15 INSPECTION #1560147. VIOLATION # 38. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT BASEMENT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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JUL 20

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEALED SODA BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE OR SHIELD PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN SINK AND SILVERWARE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF ABOVE THE DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY RUSTED OVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SO SHELF IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR (IN BINS OR SEALED CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 1 AT THE BASEMENT BAR AS WELL AS 1 AT THE SMALL BAR/DISH AREA IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER AND DRAIN PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WESTERN-MOST WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM MEN'S RESTROOM (MULTIPLE OTHER TOILETS READILY AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 13

2015

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 3.5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.4F AND 0.5 POUND OF CHICKEN AT 47.0F IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RICE AT 46.9F IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR (NEAR THE WASHROOM AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 27

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATIONDURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINES WERE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

OCT 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

SEP 27

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE (2)ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES, AND REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO PARKING LOT, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND PEST-PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE AC UNITS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Ice bin covers for ice bins at bars must provide.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS OVER THE DISHWASHING AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN THE KIRTCHEN AREAS WITH WATER STAINS MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

(1)LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA, (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

MAY 17

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. RAW WOODEN WALL PLUMBING MOUNT FOR KITCHEN MARGARITA MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OPEN SEAMS IN PLASTIC WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK FOR WASTE WATER AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FAR NORTH BAR.

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