Don Pez
Mixed record — 4 of 10 inspections passed
2025-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FULL FUNCTION HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ONTOP OF ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2024-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
2024-07-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FISH TACOS BURRITOS, BEEF TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CONSOLI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576332 ON 05/24/23. VIOLATION #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. #57 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TR...
2023-05-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-602.13-- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
2023-05-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 19 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM, AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK, OR AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. OWNER PROVIDE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. OWNER REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED. NO PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS RAW CEVICHE AND EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 12-14-22. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN A PROTECTED AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUPS AS FOOD LADLES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST USE HANDLED UTENSILS STORED INVERTED FROM FOODS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED HANGING OVER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW ON THE COOKS LINE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK QUATERNARY SANITIZER LEVELS ON SITE BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND BEING USED DURING THIS INSPECTION FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS. MUST PROVIDE 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED PLASTIC SPICE CONTAINER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED AN EXTREMEL...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-4-22 REPORT #2555277 NOT CORRECTED #53- COVER IS NEEDED AT THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
2022-05-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
REMOVE ENCRUSTED FROZEN FRUIT FROM THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS
2021-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NEEDED ON MENU. DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING CEVICHE, EGGS, AND RIBEYE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TO-GO ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A LONG HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL FOOD-RELATED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR REAR KITCHEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD AND RESTORE THE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN MOP CLOSET IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE TILE.
2021-06-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ADDITIONAL SHELVES ARE NEEDED IN STORAGE, PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE ON IT FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS(6" FROM FLOOR).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL FILTERS IS NEEDED AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
2020-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WOOD FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. ALSO BROKEN CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2020-07-23 Fail License CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION"7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WOOD FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. ALSO BROKEN CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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