CINCO ESTRELLAS.
2908-2912 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EXIT DOOR AT EAST END PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
WAREWASHING DRAIN PIPES WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC DUE TO LEAKING. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC, AND REPAIR FREE OF LEAKS. SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL
MAINTENANCE TOOLS, PAINT NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT EAST SIDE PREP AREAS NEAR BURNER STOVES. HOLES IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAID SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
JAN 82024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
RUSTY SHELVES ON BOTTOM OF PREP AND STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
ALL SINKS AT EAST BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA AND AT PIPE UNDER BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO LIGHT WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN SAME AREA.
MAR 202023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCH
MAR 162023FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WEST BAR AND HANDWASH SINKS IN MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON WEST END, RANGING FROM 60F-65F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).
CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS AND CONTAINER OF CLAMS IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS. OYSTERS AND CLAMS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL THE CONTAINERS ARE EMPTY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASH UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY SANITARIAN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MISSING CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE/STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND CHLORINE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BANQUET BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BANQUET BAR AREA.
OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN.
SEP 152022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 72022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT DISH AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST FINSIH TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302022FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SHELLSTOCK IN A CONTAINER IN COOLER WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $40. ADVISED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TAG DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN BANQUET HALLWAY, AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE.
FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT DISH AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST FINSIH TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAR AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BANQUET RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALL IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH BANQUET RESTROOMS IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/21, REPORT #2545470: #10: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #37: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #38: OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #44: ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. #55: FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #58: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 132021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.
CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BOTTOMS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF INCREASING INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAY 202019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSIRS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA, INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE.
MAY 312017FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROM OUT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. RICE 141*F IN HOT HOLDING, REFRIED BEANS 141*F IN HOT HOLDING AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED THE HALL RESTROOMS SINKS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED PANCAKE BATTER STORED IN REACHIN COOLER, AT COOK STATION WITH NO LABELS. INSTRD TO INCLUDE LABEL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA. INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED BACK SUBSTANCE ON BAR COOLER SHELVES. FREEZER AND COOLER AREAS HAD DEBRIS/STAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT FIXTURES IN KICTHEN, PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRD TO REPAIR/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN REAR MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRD TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT LINE AREA. BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS STAINED. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND CONTAINER OF OCTOPUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.9 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER. COOLER WAS ADEQUETE TEMPERATURE OF 38.9 DEGREES. FOUND 1 BOWLS OF BEEF AND 1 BOWL OF CHICKEN NOT UNDER HEAT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BEEF 121.2 DEGREES AND CHICKEN 119.6 DEGREES. ALL FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTIO 12 POUNDS OF OCTOPUS $36.00 CHICKEN AND BEEF 2 POUNDS $ CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM AT SANITIZING RINSE. MANAGER STATE MACHINE IS HOT WATER SANITIZER HOWEVER GAUGES DO NOT REFLECT HOT WATER NOR DOES MACHINE TEST WITH SANITIZER. MACHINE IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MUST TEST HOT WATER OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER AND LID TO DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING. LID IS IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND GARBAGE STICKING OUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO SANITATION TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT LINE AREA. BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS STAINED. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR IS THERE A MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 151.3*F, RICE 145.3*F, SHRIMP 39.9*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a
OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED REAR FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP KITCHEN.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND REATTACH THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD THAT IS FALLING REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME, ONLY ONE HAS A FOOD HAND HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED,EXCEPT THE MANAGER WITH THE 5YEAR CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUN 192014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND UPRIGHT FISH FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL, AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR REAR WATER DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO HAND SINK.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BAR SINKS FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, AND STORAGE CABINETS NEXT TO BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL IN BAR AREA. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHTLY FITTED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 232012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMIOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT FAUCET AND AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 82010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. THE BACK KITCHEN DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR BOTH DOORS NOT RODENT PROFFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 H000062423 COURT DATE 12/09/2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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