COCINA DE GALARZA.
2420 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 162019FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300717 7/5/19 #38 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES 2- CRAWLING ON WATER LINE ON UNDER SIDE OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,1- CREVICE IN UPPER WALL CABINET IN HALLWAY ABOVE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- DOOR GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WALLS.ALSO NOTED APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER WOOD LEDGES OF BAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISEES ON OR AFTER 7/16/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
JUL 52019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON SOME PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE.
SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ATTACHED TO THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA, GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE.
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BELOW ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213465 ON 8/24/18: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/24/18 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
AUG 242018FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-202.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED FOR DISHWASHING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ATTACHED TO THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA, GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE.
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BELOW ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JUN 92017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF REACH-IN MEAT FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 272016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MAY 312016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441943 DATED 6/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR AREA. #32)OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED INFRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION ARE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #41)REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.#42)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN LINING OF GASKETS AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER OF THE FRONT DINING AREA.
JUN 162015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR AREA.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED INFRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION ARE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 262014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN THE BACK HALLWAY BEHIND REFRIGERATION, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN, AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA IN THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL SIGNS OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND UNWANTED ITEMS FROM PREMISES,
MAR 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
SEP 202011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL,DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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 PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL POTS/PANS BENEATH PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS HUNG ON WALL ALONG THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS OVER SAME AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR LOCATED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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.REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
MAR 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
MAR 32011FAILED7 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SAID BASEMENT,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
JUL 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,POTATO STEW,ETC STORED INSIDE EACH OTHER AND ABOVE EACH OTHER WITH OUT COVER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER AND OR ELSEWHERE COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING SOMETHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM.CDI.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT,AND ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS.
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. FOUND CLEAN UNTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,DINING AND BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO REMOVE KNIVES,SPATULAS ETC.STORE AGAINST WALLS AND BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE SODA PIPE LINE INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR,AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN POTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY CHAR BUILD UP,CLEAN STORAGE PALLETS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS.CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK,INBSMT,3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR,AND IN THE KITCHEN,OUTER WALLS OF ICE BIN WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENTS WITH DEBRIS,STAIR WELLS WIYH SUGAR AND SALT SPILLS,FLOORS IN LADIES TOILET UNDER BABY CHANGING COUNTER WITH DEBRIS,ALL NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED OWNER HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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