Chicago
40
BEAT

Cocula Restaurant

8847 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-06
Pass Rate
56%
8 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-06
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2023, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 90 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 90×
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Plumbing & Waste serious 14×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Other serious 10×
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-01-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AND CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-01-05 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG BEVERAGE COOLER IN BAR AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. RANCHERA SAUCE-46.2F.7LBS. PORK ON SPIT-45.7F.25LBS. SEVEN SEAS SOUP-46.0F.15LBS. VEGGIES-45.9F.15LBS. BEEF SOUP-45.3F-45.5F.40LBS. CHICKEN SOUP-46.0F-46.4F.2...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT DINING AREA DRINK STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES & PITTS FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS , WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD ALLEREGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571227 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .#37- 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT I...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

2023-02-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS

2023-02-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Food Storage & Handling

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE LID FROM STYRO FOAM CUP AND DRINK FROM IT WHILE ON SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE A STRAW TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER HOLDING READY TO EAT (3)TORTILLA SHELLS THAT HE FILLED WITH COOKED STEAK AND PLACED INSIDE A TO GO STYRO FOAM TRAY AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER OPENING (2) PACKAGES OF TORTILLA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SALSA PREP AREAS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN SALSA PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN LARGE POTS SUCH AS 4 GALLONS OF BEEF SOUP AT 53.2F AND 4 GALLONS OF RED SALSA 64.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545930 12/22/21 NOT CORRECTED #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFIC...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

2021-12-22 Pass Canvass
11
minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE FLAT TOP AND THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILDING UP ON THE OPENING LEDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (NOT GOING INTO THE ICE) RUNNING DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND UP RIGHT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2019-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS THRU THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE,UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304528 DATED 8/12/19; 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE...

2019-08-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AND ON UNUSED BOXES, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATUR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

2019-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT D...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE LOCATED ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF, EGGS, RAW OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (ITEM MARKED WITH AN ASTERI...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE BIN (BEANS) AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER (RAW MEATS) AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER (SALSAS, COOKED FOODS, SLICED VEGETA...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LARGE EQUIPMENT AND ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD P...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-10-19 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2018-01-16 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BLOWN BULBS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2017-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALYY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 20-LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50.4F,220-LBS OF HOMEMADE GREEN SALSA AT 48.9F, 45.3F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI AT COST APPROX $ 165.00. CRITICAL VIOLA...

minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, ( LARGE POTS WITH FOOD) NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVDE.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND RACKS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BOXES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER

2017-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

2017-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE LIP, LID,AND ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONATNER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST ALSO MUST REPAIR BENT LID COVER ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS CHICKEN.ETC,INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPRED AND...

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

2016-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANLDED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). A certified fo...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(BROKEN FLOOR TILE WITH WATER UNDERNEATH THEM). ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2015-06-18 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANOTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2015-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2015-04-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2014-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 7-2-14 ON REPORT# 1490299 NOT CORRECTED: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CORRAL, OVERFLOWING TRASH IN DUMPSTERS AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED ...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

minor Chemical Safety

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

: BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

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

: PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STO...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

2014-07-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, AND OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID TO GREASE RECEPTACLE, OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS(LIDS UP). ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(GROUND ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY(WITH HABDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STOR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(GYRO MACHINE).

2013-01-29 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BEHIND DRINK BAR.

2012-03-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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.REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT SEALED/RAW WOOD.MUST SEAL/PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN FURNANCE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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.DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND CEILING IN REAR DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO DOOR ATTACHMENT AT FRONT,REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

2011-02-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMP. SINK DUSTY.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.PLACE ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

2011-02-17 Fail Canvass
5
serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE IN R...

minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO IMMERS...

minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMP SINK DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER/TABLES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

2010-02-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO THE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SEPARATING IT FROM THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT T...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMP. SINK.

100
Kentucky Fried Chicken 521042
100
Phil'S Kastle
77
Hienie'S
69
LA Esquinita Del Sabor
38
Krispy'S Sea Food and Chicken

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