SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHELIS COCINA ECONOMICA, INC..

YOUR CALL. 49/100

3046 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 30, 2020 · passed

11 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 30
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-COMP SINK-----OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 24
2018
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

APR 18
2018
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159900 4/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11
2018
FAILED
12 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

OBSERVED APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC)

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR UNDER SHELVING UNITS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUIST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER NEAR DINNING AREA AND CHEST FREEZERS INSIDE BASEMENT,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAY 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

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

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THIS COOLER.

NOV 26
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

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

CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE OPEN FOODS STORED IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE CONTINUE LABELING AND DATING OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS

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

THE DISH DRYING SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND HAS PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING.

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH MESH WIRE, REPAIR THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITARY.

APR 3
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN MIDDLE FILTERS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BY FRONT WINDOW.

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

REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET KNOB (COLD WATER) AT THREE COMP SINK.

JUN 30
2011
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS & GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,MUST SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,OVERHEAD VENTILATION VENT.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT CEILING IN PREP AREA,OPENING IN WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

MINOROther
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.COOLERS & FREEZERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

JUN 22
2011
FAILED
12 violations2 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

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,5 LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT & 3 LIVE WATER BUGS .REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/22/11.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER METAL LID BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION.NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS & GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,MUST SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,OVERHEAD VENTILATION VENT.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT CEILING IN PREP AREA,OPENING IN WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

MINOROther
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.COOLERS & FREEZERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 20
2010
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVENS, FREEZER, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
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 OPENING ON NORTH WALL UNDER WOMENS WASHROOM HAND BOWL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFacility Condition
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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK, AND CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD.

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

MJST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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