Chicago
18
BEAT

El Faro Restaurant

3936 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 8 of 25 inspections passed

Inspections
25
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-25
Pass Rate
32%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-25
Failed 7 inspections (2022, 2020, 2018...)
Other issues found across 17 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 83×
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Other critical 17×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 11×
Chemical Safety serious 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-012 CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2025-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SOUP, CHICKEN, BEANS, SLICED AVOCADO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD M...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR HYGIENIC PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2022 ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

2024-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING, SOUP, CHICKEN, BEANS, SLICED AVOCADO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD ...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING (SALAD) READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE) AND TACOS WITH BARE HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL SLICED LETTUCE AND TORILLA WITH CHEESE AND USE GLOVES FOR PREPARING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED ORANGE SOILED TOWELS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH AT @ LEAST 50 PPM.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPACE WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS ARE LOCATED WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH SLIGHT WATER LEAK ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2023-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CUTTING READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL SLICED LETTUCE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, AND USE GLOVES FOR PREPARING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. (LETTUCE D...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY MANAGER AT ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-08-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING A SANDWICH AND CUTTING FRESH FRUIT WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THAT GLOVES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOME WASHROOMS WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND SOME EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF. FOUND TEN FRUIT FLIES IN THE SAME ROOM ON THE SHELF AND TWENTY FRUIT FLIES IN THE PROCESSING ROOM ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTE...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS AND WAIT STAFF NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

2020-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE ALL IN USE PREP AREA TABLES IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-10-07 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS (BEEF,EGGS MADE ANY SYLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION I...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE ALL IN USE PREP AREA TABLES IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 4 CONTAINERS OF SALSA STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F, 72.0F, 80.5F, 80.4F 2LBS AND WORTH $40.00. ALSO A CONTAINER OF STEAK WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F 3LBS WORTH $15. MANAGER IMM...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USED BY DATE MARK ON ALL READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ITS COMMON NAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

2019-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORIT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED AS REQUIRED (SUNNY SIDE EGGS, CARNE ASADA, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN USE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT SALSA, VEGETABLES, ETC. IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORI...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION

2018-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145351 2/22/18 #18- STILL FINDING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.OWNER IS NOW REPAIRING THE DOORS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SMALL...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISHES ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS IN HALLWAY DRINK STATION AREA/FRONT PREP DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR STOR...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS AND UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,GRINDERS ETC.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER VENTILATION HOO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVES UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.

2018-02-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT (CUT ONIONS,BREAD,SHREDDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOES)WITH BARE HANDS PUTTING THESE FOOD ITEMS ON PLATES AND S...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/DISH WASHER RINSING OUT 2- JUST USED BLENDERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DRINK STATION AREA AND THEN REUSED THEM WITHOUT SETTING UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK.(C...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN FRONT PREP AREA/DRINK STATION AREA WITH OUT SOAP AT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WHILE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA PREP/STORAGE TABLE.ALSO,1-RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN SEASONING STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL TO GO DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISHES ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS IN HALLWAY DRINK STATION AREA/FRONT PREP DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS AND UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,GRINDERS ETC.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER VENTILATION HOOD,ABOVE REAR MOPSINK...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVES UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.

2017-01-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN 3 DIFFERANT AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. JUICE AREA, GARBAGE AREA, AND WALK WAY. APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED MUST BE RELACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT. FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

WALLS WHERE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-06-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOR TEMPERATURE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-06-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN DEEP CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT FOOD PREP AREA AT 105.1F AND 112.4F. ALSO FOUND PORK STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN COOLER AT 54.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 1...

critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 80 FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON WALLS INSIDE SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEAR MEAT PREP ROOM, 40 ON EXTERIOR OF COMPACTOR AND ON THE ONIONS STORED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR, 20 OBSERVED FL...

critical Pest Activity

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

GREASE FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HAS A LID THAT WILL NOT CLOSE(8 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM). MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REPAIR LID OR REQUEST A REPLACEMENT GARBAGE DUMPSTER(MUST...

serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL OR TEMPERATURE TEST KITS ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND ARES ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2015-08-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN A CONTAINER WITH SLICED PINEAPPLES LOCATED BY THE FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE UTENSILS SUCH AS TONGS OR SPOONS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF A FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND YELLOW STAINS. MANAGER REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARD IMMEDIATELY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE FRUIT JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-04-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED PRODUCTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (CUPS, BOWLS) FOR BULK PRODUCTS BEING USED AND STORED IN PRODUCT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS(SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY.

2013-07-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE POTATO SCOOP/CONTAINER IS CRACKED AND STORED HANDLE DOWN IN THE FOOD, REPLACE WITH A SANITARY CONTAINER WITH A LONGER HANDLE SO IT ISN'T IN THE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

THE ROBOT COUPE FOOD PROCESSOR HAS A DIRTY, STAINED INTERIOR GASKET, REPLACE THE GASKET AND WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE UNIT DAILY AS NEEDED. SEVERAL OF THE ONE DOOR COOLERS HAS DUSTY COILS AND THE PREPARED FOOD WALK IN COOLER HAS A MILDE...

minor Sanitation

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

THE CLEANING SCRUB PADS ARE STORED ON AN UNSANITARY RACK, REPLACE SAID RACK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE REGULARLY.

2012-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT END OF GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REPAINT WALL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. ALSO CLEAN OTHER CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA THAT SPRAYS WATER WHEN IT IS ON.

2012-11-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION AT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST STAINS AND MOLD BUILD UP AFTER REMOVING FRONT EXTERIOR COVER; MUST CONTACT COMPANY TO SERVICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF UNTIL SERVICED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL SERVICED/CLEANED. CON...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL HOLE AT BOTTOM LEFT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AT DOOR.

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT END OF GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REPAINT WALL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. ALSO CLEAN OTHER CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA THAT SPRAYS WATER WHEN IT IS ON.

2011-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation
9
minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,GREASE TRAP ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR SWEEPS ADJUSTED ON BOTH PATIO DOORS.MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: 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 C...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

2011-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDS IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,MOP SINKS AT THI...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SI...

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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT...

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR SWEEPS ADJUSTED ON BOTH PATIO DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AR...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

2010-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 6 DOZ. EGGS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 53.4F TO 58.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 4OF OR BELO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL AT FRONT KITCHEN, FRYER, MICROWAVE OVEN, ICE MACHINE, CHEST FREEZERS, AND MEAT COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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. MUST REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER A, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE ROOMS A...

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. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL AT JUICE/DRINK PREP AREA AND WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT BOTH KITCHEN, ABOVE PREP TABLES.

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
50
Osito'S Tap
70
Birrieria Patino Ocotlan
18
Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo Inc.

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