EL CID TACOS #2.

Chicago Health Dept

2645 N KEDZIE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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 30

2023

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 25

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 17

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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NOV 10

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

SEP 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 17

2019

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 10

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

DEC 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTLY MARKED.MUST LABEL AND MARK COTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT DISHMACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM-FURNANCE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. MUST REPEARED, CLEANED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ONE PRESENT HAVE REQUIRED FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLITE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR REVIEW.

AUG 18

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in bsmt storage area had hole/ gap shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in bsmt storage room shall be provided.

APR 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

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)

Serious Other

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

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Noted heavy ice build up inside upright freezer at the basement food storage area. instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to clean floors behind freezers at the basement food storage.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Noted leaking faucet at the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

APR 3

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

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).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) BAR SINK AND LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK.

DEC 23

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

JUL 26

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 9

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AND ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 2

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA

JAN 11

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 20

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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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