OCT 24
2017
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DS CANTINA.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
3352 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 24, 2017 · passed
9 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 172017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT IN CORNER BEHIND STEAMER. NOTED APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROX. 3/4 INCH GAP ALONG TOP EDGE OF PATIO FRONT DOOR (A BEVERAGE STATION EXISTS WITHIN THE PATIO AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED FOR SERVICE). MUST ELIMINATE GAP TO THE OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS TO BE PEST AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BAR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST NOT STORE LIQUOR BOTTLES UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE GUTTERS UNDER EXPOSED LINES OR RELOCATE BOTTLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SODA GUN NOZZLES OF GRAYISH RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN STICKY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING IN BETWEEN THE COILS OF THE METAL SODA GUN PIPING THAT ATTACHES TO THE GUN HEAD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALL TO LEFT OF STEAMER UNIT IN BASEMENT, WHERE DRYWALL PANELING IS EXPOSED. MUST MAINTAIN WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL FAUCETS, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DRINK MACHINES AT THE FRONT HALF OF THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT "DS COMPANY SHOT BAR" ON PATIO, WHERE SODA GUNS AND ICE BINS ARE LOCATED FOR DRINK PREPARATION.
JUN 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING, FLOOR AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FROST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BROWNISH RESIDUE FROM SODA GUNS IN PATIO SERVICE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF ALCOHOL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 122016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE METAL TYPE ADHESIVE TAPE FOR A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE, ON COOKS LINE WALLS AND SHELVING. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL BULK TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE "KOLD DRAFT" ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND SHIELD END CAP COVERS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, ABOVE THE TORTILLA PRESS AND DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON ALL BAR SODA GUN LINES. LEAK UNDER THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE "MGR" ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE SODA DISPENSING GUNS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 302015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING TRASH/CARDBOARD WITH CARDBOARD ON GROUND ALONG SIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AREA AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL DUMPSTER LIDS ARE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE "MGR" ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE SODA DISPENSING GUNS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND PINK AND YELLOW DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AND THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS. MUST SCRAPE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT "KOLD DRAFT" ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF REAR DINING ROOM ENTRANCE DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
METAL WALL AT DISH/CHIP STORAGE REPAIRED/SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE. WALLS MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OUTDOOR BAR TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE ABOVE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE MACHINE. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. NO BEVERAGE INSIDE. LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COLD STATION TWO DOOR COOLER.
JUL 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OUTDOOR PATIO TABLES MUST NOT BE PRE-SET WITH PLATES AND SILVERWARES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. RUBBER GASKET IS NEEDED AT DISPLAY PREP SINK, IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AT ICE MACHINE POP DISPENSER(MINERAL BUILD-UP)
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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN BASEMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND EQUIPMENTS WHEELS(BUILD-UP OF GREASE)
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