OCT 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL GUSANO ROJO II.
BEAT. 18/100
4217-4219 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP, BEANS ETC.INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS IN THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY AND WET FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 152024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 - OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY WORKING IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
OCT 82024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. FACILITY CALLED TECHNICIAN TO SERVICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DAMAGED TUBING FOR SANITIZER BUCKET. MACHINE RETESTED AND READ CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM BY END OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MAY USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; TAG REMOVED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAPS AT THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE EXTRERIOR WALK IN COOLER/DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE ANY GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH AT EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOP FOR RICE STORED IN STAGNANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE SUCH AS A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX PIECES USED AS LINERS ON VARIOUS SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN GLASS DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD USED AS LINING AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE TOP INTERIOR ROOF OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FROSTING AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR ROOF OF 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY WORKING IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/07/2023, REPORT #2576957: #39) - 3-307.11 - "NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD." #43) - 3-304.12 - "NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION." #47) - 4-201.11 - "NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR STORAGE WITH THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE." #47) - 4-201.11 - "NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TWO HAND WASHING SINKS WITH TEMPERATURES OF 72.4F AND 80.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR STORAGE WITH THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BINS ON ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCE, FLOOR OF KITCHEN PREP AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
AUG 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP AT THE TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FOOD SURFACE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) NOTED THERMOMETERS NOT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED BOTH OF THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE, WITH RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN SAID LOCATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/12/2022, REPORT #2562077 #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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AUG 122022FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2022
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP AT THE TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FOOD SURFACE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED THERMOMETERS NOT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BOTH OF THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE, WITH RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN SAID LOCATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/07/2021, REPORT #2497908 #10 NOTED NO SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. #39 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
APR 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE UP OR PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 142020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OUTSIDE STORE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVED NON WORKING 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
SEP 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS AND COOKED VEGETABLE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR MENU AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOODS SUCH AS CEVICHE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE FOLLOWING OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. REAR OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH HOLES/GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ANY HOLES, GAPS, OPENINGS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES ON THE COOKS LINE AND BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. ON COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. AT BAR STORED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST PAINT SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--------------- EXPOSED FIBERGLASS INSULATION ON THE DOORS OF THE BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PAPER TOWEL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BAR.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, BAR, BASEMENT STORAGE AND OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL/SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN BOARDS AS WALL NEXT TO THE PREP SURFACE ON TOP OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER MUST BE COVERED/REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD/SURFACE.--------------------- INTERIOR OF THE HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT. INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ROUGH, UNEVEN: RAW WOODEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH LARGE HOLES/DIVOTS RAW EXPOSED WOOD. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IS PARKING LOT PAVEMENT. FLOOR IN NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT STORAGE IS DIRT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPLACE.----CINDER BLOCK CEMENT WALLS IN THE OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING IN THE OUT DOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT.----DIRTY, FOOD AND GREASE ENCRUSTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 52019FAILED25 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
FAILED
25 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS: PREP/DISH WASH BOWL, LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL, BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. COOKED SHRIMP BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND SINKS MUST NOT BE BLOCKED AND BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A LARGE SLAB OF MEAT IN A METAL PAN, OVERFLOWING FROM THE PAN, BEING THAWED, STORED ON TOP SHELF OF METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. CHIPS DISCARDED. MEAT REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP ONLY IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. SINK NOT SET PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZER BEING USED FOR DISHES BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT AND WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. PINK SLIME ON PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK AND PINK SLIME FROM ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB RAW EGGS IN A CONTAINER, COVERED, ON LOWER SHELVING UNDER A KITCHEN PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68F. ALL EGGS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS AND COOKED VEGETABLE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR MENU AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOODS SUCH AS CEVICHE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT BEING IMPROPER THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS IE: UNDER REFRIGERATION. MANAGER REMOVED MEAT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE FOLLOWING OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. REAR OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH HOLES/GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ANY HOLES, GAPS, OPENINGS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED SHRIMP IN A FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BEING PREPARED/STRAINED. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS DISCARDED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND FOOD MUST ONLY BE PREPARED IN APPROVED SINKS. ALSO OBSERVED A HANGING FLY PAPER WITH DEAD FLIES HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, UNCOVERED, COOLING COOKED CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED FLY PAPER. REVIEWED FLY STICKY PAPER IS NOT PERMITTED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES ON THE COOKS LINE AND BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. ON COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. AT BAR STORED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST PAINT SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXPOSED FIBERGLASS INSULATION ON THE DOORS OF THE BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE BOTH TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT. INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PAPER TOWEL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BAR.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, BAR, BASEMENT STORAGE AND OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL/SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN BOARDS AS WALL NEXT TO THE PREP SURFACE ON TOP OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER MUST BE COVERED/REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD/SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ROUGH, UNEVEN: RAW WOODEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH LARGE HOLES/DIVOTS RAW EXPOSED WOOD. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IS PARKING LOT PAVEMENT. FLOOR IN NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT STORAGE IS DIRT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPLACE.----CINDER BLOCK CEMENT WALLS IN THE OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OPEN SEAM/HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL.----MISSING CEILING IN THE OUT DOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT.----DIRTY, FOOD AND GREASE ENCRUSTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE STORAGE/PREP AREA. OBSERVED PREP TABLE,OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR,SUGAR SPICE AND FOOD SCALE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IF THE MENTIONED STORAGE IS USED FOR PREP AREA OTHERWISE MUST REMOVE ALL OPENED FOOD:FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICE;ALSO PREP TABLE,PREP COOLER AND FOOD SCALE. UNIT MUST BE USE ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.NO REPACKING IF AN HAND SINK IS NOT INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND CHEST FREEZER WITH A BUILD -UP OF ICE AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 PANS OF CUT COOKED MUSHROOMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 91F .COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE OWNER.POUND 40,VALUE 44. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOOR OF THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM(RUST AND HOLES),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNEVEN,ROUGH AND UN-CLEANABLE SURFACE(STORAGE IS INSTALLED ON TOP PARKING LOT SURFACE)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ETC.REPLACE /REPAIR RUSTY,BROKEN UN-CLEANABLE METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WALL HAS COMPRESSED WOOD PANELS AND BRICK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OUTSIDE STORAGE WITH CLUTTER MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.BAGS OF SALT USED FOR WINTER AND ALL SMALL MACHINERY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABEL PROVIDED ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,MUST BE LABELED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME AND FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT.SAND AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND WATER TANK IN BASEMENT,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.ITEMS NEED AT SAID AREA MOST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. BROKEN,ROUGH UN CLEANABLE WOOD FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS,RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASHBOWL AT FIRST WASHROOM BY THE DINING AREA,SEAL AND MAINTAIN. EAST WALL AT BAR AREA WITH WRINKLED,DUSTY DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,NO DUCT TAPE TO BE USED.SOUTH WALL BY THE MIRROR OF THE BAR WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL COOLERS
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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND 2 OUT OF THREE REACH IN COOLERS NOT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(56.8F AND 57.5F). CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLERS.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE SMALLEST OF 2 RESTROOMS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AT WALLS.
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