SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DEPASADA RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 26/100

1517 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 23, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 20 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN REAR DISHWASH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 18
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES GO RINSE OFF DIRTY DISHES AND RETURN TO THE PREP AREA TO PACKAGE READY-TO-EAT FOOD FOR A TO-GO ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASKS. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DIRTY GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC.) AND RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS (TWICE PER YEAR PER CODE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILT ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE THE FRONT CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN CLOSET, AND STORE ITMES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JAN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW GASKET.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD BY DISH WASHING AREA (LEFT). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING COVID VACCINATION VERIFICATION FOR CUSTOMERS INDOOR DINING. MUST PROVIDE. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION FOR COVID VACCINATION/TESTING. MUST PROVIDE. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NO SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS; MUST PROVIDE AS ESTABLISHMENT SERVES EGGS UNDERCOOKED IF REQUESTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED AN ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING FROM PACKAGED DESSERTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIO. #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET ON THE HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. LOOSE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

APR 13
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MISSING LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REACH IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON THE SELF SERVING COUNTER IN THE DINNING AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOODS AND FILTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER (OUTSIDE).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

JUN 12
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, LEAKING CONDENSATION IN SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND USE FOOD GRADE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS,

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

CLUTTER FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST STORE ALL WANTED STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,

DEC 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME (DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED). RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

MAR 22
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 14
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC.), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DIVIDER INBETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND BASINS OF SINK IN POOR REPAIR, ALLOWING WATER TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR SAME. PLUMBERS PUTTY IS NOT ALLOWED TO REPAIR DIVIDER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

RUSTY SURFACE NOTED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

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

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

APR 3
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE COOLERS. REMOVE TABLE CLOTH FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

MP SINK.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE SHELF, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST USE UTENSILS AND/OR GLOVES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

DEC 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUL 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57.8-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDENEATH THE GRILLS ALONG THE COOK LINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

OCT 22
2013
FAILED
0 violations
MAR 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST, INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA HAS RUSTY SHELVES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE,IN CORNERS,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHEVLING.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 4
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAINT RUSTY WALKIN COOLER FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CEILING ABOVE EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASH STAINS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT REAR UTILITY SINK.

APR 27
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER HAS RUSTY SHELVES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM, REPAIR SAID EQUIPMENT SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. SPILLED REFRIED BEANS FOUND BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE AND GREASY BUILDUP AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

MINORSanitation
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. HOLES FROM PLUMBING WORK ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AMD MOP SINK NEED TO BE REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

JUL 20
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the equipment including the racks next to the grill and in the small rear cooler, the knife holder and the can opener until it is clean and sanitary.

MINORSanitation
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. Remove ice from the walk-in cooler condenser.

MINORSanitation
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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

MINORSanitation
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. Clean the walls above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.

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