EL CID TACOS #2.
2645 N KEDZIE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Obstructed hand wash sink in bar area, a rack of clean glasses placed over sink. Instructed to keep hand wash accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030.
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on test strips. machine being used during inspection, Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
OCT 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEIND HANDLED AND PREPARED (STEAK, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED BY FOOD PREP TABLE AND WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OBSTRUCTING REAR PREAP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-380-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEAR ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREP SURFACES OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRAWER AND SHELF IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER AND SHELF AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH BASINS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON BASIN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF RUST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 302023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
AUG 252022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15 REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
6-501.19 THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 172022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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NOV 102021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
SEP 172019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIIONS FROM REPORT#2312003 ON 09/10/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 65 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR, HOT WATER TANK AREA, CHEST FREEZER, AND ON WALL LEDGES NEAR METERS AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND WINDOW LEDGE AND ON FIRST STEP LEADING TO THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/19. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
SEP 102019FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,ON BRICKS UNDER MOTOR,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243672 12/18/18 NOT CORRECTED.#58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
DEC 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTY MARKED. MUST LABEL AND MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
3-304.12 OBSERVED THAT DISH MACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
4-101.19 OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORED AND HAS A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
6-201.11 OBSERVED THAT THE FLOORS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH AGREEMENT OR HEALTH POLICY.MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE WRITEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING VOMTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PROCEDURES MUST BE PROVIDED AND PRESENTED FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED , TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING DISHES.ADVIZED MAAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTNMENT SINK INSTEAD .PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATIN ISSUED 7-38-025
OBSERVED THAT DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD PRODUCT IS DONE BUT NOT IN CONSITENT MANER.MUST PROVIDE UNIQUE DATE MARKING WITH CLEARLY RECOGNIZIBLE USE BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005. NO CITATION ISSUED.GRANTED GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION
OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTLY MARKED.MUST LABEL AND MARK COTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME
OBSERVED THAT DISHMACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORATED AND HAVE PRESENTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM-FURNANCE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. MUST REPEARED, CLEANED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
NO ONE PRESENT HAVE REQUIRED FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLITE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR REVIEW.
AUG 182017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed. shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in bar area shall be repaired/sealed.
walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/ not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area behind coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in bsmt storage area had hole/ gap shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in bsmt storage room shall be provided.
APR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 48.5F, TACO BEEF 66.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
Noted food items stored in grocery bags inside chest freezers at the basement food storage area. instructed to store food items inside approved food grade containers. Also noted hand wash sink at the prep area next to a prep table with no splash guard. instructed to provide a splash guard for the sink. Must clean rusty shelves inside walk in cooler and shelve at the rear prep area, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.
Noted heavy ice build up inside upright freezer at the basement food storage area. instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
Instructed to clean floors behind freezers at the basement food storage.
Noted leaking faucet at the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
APR 32015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
10 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK), VALUED AT $100, FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN BAR SODA GUN DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.
Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) BAR SINK AND LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK.
DEC 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick leading to second and second floor dining not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Water pressure low at men's toilet room handsink(hot) and bar exposed handsink(cold). Instructed to increase water pressure. Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.
Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
JUL 92013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AND ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOMS OF SHELVINGS WHERE POTS/PANS ARE STORED USING A NOIN-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN.
THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO,THE BAR HOSE AT FRONT SERVICE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
NOV 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, AND MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA
JAN 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT REAR UNDER-AROUND CHEST FREEZERS ARE DIRTY,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR BEHIND BAR SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR.
APR 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR UNDER ROASTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT, ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD REAR 1ST.FLOOR INSTRUCTRD TO REPLACE.
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