El Carrito

Chicago Health Dept

6019-6023 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2022

Inspection history

DEC 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. --ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 52.1F, RAW FISH FOUND AT 53.6F AND SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 4-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 17

2020

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 9

2020

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL IN MAIN PREP AREA: BEEF AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F, PORK AT 48.9F, AND FISH AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20, APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $4.50, APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PORK VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30, AND APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF FISH VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLAIMER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, AND FISH MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MAR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN COOLER, REACH UNDER COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEATS SAUCES) INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST STORED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT COVERED AND PROTECTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED REACH OVER FREEZER COVER, MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WOOD BUTCHER STAND USED FOR LARGE MIXER STAND

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 28

2018

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN A PREP COOLER AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC CHOPPING BOARD FOR COOKED MEATS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC AND HOLES. MUST REPLACE.---RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT CHIP AND CASHIER STATIONS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.---INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.---DIRTY WALLS IN SAME AREAS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING HOSE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.---ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 2

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE WITH SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 18

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 53F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. WALK IN COOLER WAS RESTORED TO 40F DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLER OF DRAWERS BELOW STOVE WAS FOUND AT 50F AND TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 20 LBS OF RICE AT 54.5 F VALUED AT $15, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F VALUED AT $50, 40LBS OF BEEF AT 47.8F VALUED AT $100, 20LBS OF BEANS VALUED AT $30 AT 62F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF CHICKEN AND FISH. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS : SHOES COATS PURSES AND EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD DOR THE PUBLIC.

Minor Pest Activity

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

: OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.

MAR 4

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLER BELOW GRILLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT READS 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES OR REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.

APR 14

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear storage area in hot water storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had exposed brick, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.

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