DEC 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DOS URBAN CANTINA.
BEAT. 42/100
2829-2831 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS NOT WORKING. A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE.
MAY 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 48F, CREAM AT 44.6F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 53.6F, BEEF AT 51.3F, AND LAMB AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
APR 72021FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2021
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2252977 DATED ON 01/23/19 NOT CORRECTED-#39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,#55 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISH WASH AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA,#55 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL ROOM,#58 OBSEREVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JAN 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION UNIT IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOLROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.
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JAN 142019FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2019
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 11- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEG OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.UNDERSIDE OF WOOD EQUIPMENT MOTOR TABLE,WALK IN COOLER DOOR JAM,IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE ALONG WALL AT WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE,INSIDE OF UPPER ELECTRICAL BOX IN MOPSINK CLOSET,IN BETWEEN WOOD ON BACK OF EMPLOYEES LOCKERS IN BASEMENT.ALSO. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN SAME AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION UNIT IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOLROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.
JUN 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found large amounts of orange slimy mold-like substance in upper interior (water reservoir and all throughout) of ice machine. Machine was turned off during inspection. Instructed to not use machine until it has substance has been removed, and it is cleaned and sanitized. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed place setting on table with silverware not protected. Instructed must either roll silverware, or protect with napkins (they use cloth napkins for set up on tables.) Must maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found some debris and dust build up in the following areas: the floor under/ in corner of coffee station; and the floor behind the walk in cooler in basement. Violation was corrected during inspection. Must maintain.
OCT 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. REMOVE DIRT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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