EL GRAN BURRITO.
5632 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 28 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 142025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND BEHIND FREEZER HOLD UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON-SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING.
NOV 72025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT LOWER ELBOW PIPE ON HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND BEHIND FREEZER HOLD UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING.
JUL 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY FROZEN MEAT BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE WALK-IN IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SLICING MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT AND HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-2022 REPORT #2560517. #58-FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE READABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT.
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION; TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE.
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES, INTERIOR WALLS, AND GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS THAT COMPLETELY SEAL DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOLES IN THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM BEHIND THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND THE VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN DISREPAIR; INTERIOR BOTTOM METAL OF DOOR IS BROKEN AND PEELING OFF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT BY THE LOCKER ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON SITE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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OCT 282021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET IN FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE UNUSEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCECDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
APR 212021FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED COPY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCECDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHIG SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
JUL 22019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED COPY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SET OF SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS LISTED IN THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 52017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 292017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING INSIDE OF THE SODA NOZZLE DISPENSER OF THE SODA MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PARTS OF SODA MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AND SODA MACHINE COMPANY TO SERVICE SODA MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 45.7F-46.0F IN PREP COOLERS,5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 48.6F-49.3F IN WALK IN COOLER,1 GALLON AU JUS 106.5F LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,10 LBS. PRECOOKED PIZZA PUFFS 44.6F IN PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 25.85 LBS. $62.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF.
MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE, AND UNDER THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
MAY 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE, AND UNDER THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR'S DRY.
JAN 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE NOT MAINTAINED (NOT ATTACHED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE-ATTACH.ALSO REPAIR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY).
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DEC 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 120 POUNDS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHOPPED STEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES TAKEN 50.1F, 49.8F, 50.2F, 50.7F, 48.9F, AND 50.2F. FOUND 60 POUNDS OF COOKED HOT SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F AND 49.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. VALUE OF FOOD ABOUT 600 DOLLARS. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF FOOD ABOUT 180POUNDS.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT,SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
FEB 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TWO HOLES INSIDE RESTROOM THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(HOLES SURROUNDING WATERLINES)
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO ICE MACHINES.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ALSO, PERSONAL ITEMS/CLOTHES NOT STORED PROPERLY.
APR 112014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LID & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME TOP SLIDE DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERSMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME GRILL TABLES & ON SHELF IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE AT REAR DOOR.
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER OVER 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AT SODA MACHINE ADD EXTENSION TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
APR 42014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERTURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELVES OF BOTH STEAM TABLES SUCH AS COOKED STEAK 116.5 F-133.7 F,COOKED ONIONS 112.5 F,AUJUS 129.9 F. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 F OR ABOVE. APPX.39LBS. $82. (CRITICAL 7-38-020)
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, AND BEING PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, GREASE ALL OVER TOP, SIDES OF CONTAINER AND ON BUICK WALL, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LID & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME TOP SLIDE DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERSMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME GRILL TABLES & ON SHELF IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.
MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE AT REAR DOOR.
MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER OVER 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AT SODA MACHINE ADD EXTENSION TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
JUN 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET TO FRONT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE
MAR 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.
Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
FEB 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.
Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
JUL 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
JUL 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
JUL 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL (AROUND FLOOR DRAINS) BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
MAR 102011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, SOUR CREAM ETC.) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. (BOTH COOLERS WAS OFF-PROBLEM WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER TURNED COOLERS ON. REACH-IN COOLER NOW AT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 32.4F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.8F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. NOTED ITALIAN BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 51.3F/52.4F/52.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 55.2F/54.6F/55.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 50.4/51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F FOR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 230.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT FRENCH FRIES HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHTBULB.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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. NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.
JAN 82010PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED BGAP/OPENING ON WALLS (CORNER) BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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