CORONAS CAFE INC..
909 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42021FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA:- -ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PREP SINK AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVE AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
NOTED PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH TOASTER OVEN AND BREAD WITH NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTE VERY SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH SEWAGE FROM THE AIR GAP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OR CONTAINER
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
NO MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS, FLOOR AND ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPING ARE FOUND.
JUN 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. PREP TABLE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEPT HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUL 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
EGG DISHES ON THE MENU MUST HAVE A REMINDER (ASTERISK) TO MATCH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY HAVING AN ASTERISK THAT IS POSTED ON THE MENU.
METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING, DAMAGED WITH HOLES, CHIPPING PLASTER OR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EAST AND SOUTH WALL AT THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, PROPERLY SEALED CLEANABLE WALL IN ALL AREAS.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLAT GRILL/HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT GAS GRILL THAT COMPLETELY COVERS THE GRILL.
JUL 152019FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
EGG DISHES ON THE MENU MUST HAVE A REMINDER (ASTERISK) TO MATCH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY HAVING AN ASTERISK THAT IS POSTED ON THE MENU.
4-602.13 METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING, DAMAGED WITH HOLES, CHIPPING PLASTER OR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EAST AND SOUTH WALL AT THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, PROPERLY SEALED CLEANABLE WALL IN ALL AREAS.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLAT GRILL/HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-301.14 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT GAS GRILL THAT COMPLETELY COVERS THE GRILL.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 82019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. SUCH AS TUNA SALAD WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 7-1-19, COOKED CHICKEN WITH A DATE OF 7-6-19 AND ROAST BEEF 7-3-19. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REMOVED FROM THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK NOZZLE. MUST REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE.
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.-----WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING, DAMAGED WITH HOLES, CHIPPING PLASTER OR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EAST AND SOUTH WALL AT THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, PROPERLY SEALED CLEANABLE WALL IN ALL AREAS.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLAT GRILL/HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLUMBING PIPING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WRAPPED IN PEELING TIN FOIL. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND LEAVE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT GAS GRILL THAT COMPLETELY COVERS THE GRILL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2213604 ON 8-21-18 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.#55- FOUND MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.#55- OBSERVED HOLE AT SOUTH-WEST WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL MUST SEAL/REPAIR. ALSO MUST RESEAL WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO PRESENT CAULKING NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
4-202.18 HOOD ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL IN THE KITCHEN NOT ABLE TO COVER THE ENTIRE UNIT. HOOD IS TOO SMALL FOR THE UNIT
6-501.11 FOUND MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE AT SOUTH-WEST WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL MUST SEAL/REPAIR. ALSO MUST RESEAL WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO PRESENT CAULKING NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
6-304.11 OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. -
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 212018FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.16(A)(2): OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF COOKED/GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F. FOOD WAS COOKED ON 8-21-18, PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15 ,VALUE 30 REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 35.6F PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
6-501.111:OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE,KITCHEN: 5 DROPPINGS ON MOBILE CART BETWEEN DRESSING PLASTIC BOTTLES,2 DROPPINGS UNDER THE GRILL/SHELF,10 UNDER THE IMMOBILE PREP TABLE AT EAST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN,SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA,ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. -
4-202.18 HOOD ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL IN THE KITCHEN NOT ABLE TO COVER THE ENTIRE UNIT. HOOD IS TOO SMALL FOR THE UNIT
5-501.11 OUTDOOR GROUND GARBAGE AREA(UNDER AND AROUND CONTAINER) WITH DEBRIS ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-501.11 FOUND MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE AT SOUTH-WEST WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL MUST SEAL/REPAIR. ALSO MUST RESEAL WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO PRESENT CAULKING NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
6-304.11 OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. -
5-501.111 OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH RUST AND HOLES,ALSO LIDS ARE CURVED, NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE UNIT.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 292017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-19-17 INSPECTION # 2028562. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND UNDER COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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