SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHESA'S GLUTEN FREE.

BEAT. 18/100

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 10, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH A CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK.

JUL 3
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH A CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING FACILITIES PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT 41F AND BELOW. THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK.

JUN 26
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

RELAY SWITCH IN POOR REPAIR. MFD MUST INSTALL RELAY SWITCH FOR GENERATOR TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FUNCTIONING OF RELATED EQUIPMENT.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NOT DRAINING. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST BE ABLE TO DRAIN ADEQUATELY TO FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF HEAVY BUILD-UP INSIDE VEHICLE AND AT SLIDING DOOR WHERE SEPARATION FROM DRIVERS AREA AND PREPARATION AREA IS. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN SCREENS AT VENTS AT CEILING OF HEAVY GREASE/DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON VEHICLE. CLEAN.ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.

AUG 22
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57 F DEGREESS. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER. VEHICLE HAS ONE REFRIGERATOR, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT FLOW OF WATER DUE TO FAULTY GENERATOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AND UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING AT EXTERIOR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A CURRENT INVOICE FOR SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF STAINS AND DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF STAINS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, STEAM TABLE AND ANY HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT WHILE IN MOTION(COOLERS, TRASH CAN ETC.).

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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