Churro Factory

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE/POST.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/18/23. INSPECTION #2569874. VIOLATION 37. SOME PREP AND STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW P...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME PREP AND STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 52F AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CREAMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CABINETS, ON THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN SUPPORTS FOR THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM A...

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE WALL BEHIND HE DEEP FRYERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had broken, missing wall tiles under 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed).

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Above violation still remaining( Employee bathroom(men's) door closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Above violation still remaining(Exhaust fan in men's bathroom(employee's bathroom) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Found/observed rodent droppings (20 ) in rear storage areas, also found/observed front entrance/exit door had 1/2 inch on side of door, not rodent proofed. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter lower shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had broken, missing wall tiles under 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee bathroom(men's) door closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Exhaust fan in men's bathroom(employee's bathroom) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED AND MOLDY CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CUSTOME...

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

NOTED CONTAINERS OF CLEANING CHEMICALS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM THE PREP AREAS AND FOOD PRODUCTS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL CHEMICALS FROM THE PREP AREA. SE...

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED AND MOLDY CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CUSTOM...

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHURROS WITH CUSTARD, SMOOTHIES, FUNNEL CAKES, COFFE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED A...

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHURROS WITH CUSTARD, SMOOTHIES, FUNNEL CAKES, COFFE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO E...

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. AD...

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS, DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND FURNANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING IN REAR STORAGE A...

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1326481 ON 3-21-14. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SLPASH GUARD AT MIDDLE PREP ARE NEXT TO COUNTER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. 34-MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,...

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(MOLD/MILDEW). STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER MIDDLE EXPOSED SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MIDDLE PREP AREA, NEXT TO COUNTER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND STORE WANTED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY, MUST REPAIR MOLDY LOOKING WALL SURFACE IN BASEMENT AREA

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HOT WATER IS LUKE WARM, NOT RUNNING HOT ENOUGH, READING 92'F, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TO AT LEASE 11...

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH BATHROOM DOORS

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 CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA, MUST...