EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3906-3908 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND PROVIDE COVERS. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISH MACHINE DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND NOTED LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE/SEAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.----TAPE BEING USED ON THE WALL AS ELECTRICAL COVERING. MUST NOT USE TAPE. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE COVERING.----DAMAGED, PEELING CEILING AT THE BASEMENT LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD TILE COVING ON COOKS LINE ON THE NORTH WALL. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN UNUSED FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, ONE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

FEB 2

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MISSING PLATE AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PLATE PANEL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMRNT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA SND ALSO LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF HAND WASHING SINK BY THE BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FEB 17

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-FAJITAS (45.0F/48.2F), GREEN SAUCE (PROBLEMO SAUCE 45.1F)), RICE (45F/47.3F/45.9) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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SEP 11

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

JUL 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11-OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT DISCLOSED FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." THEN MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

JUL 16

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN CONVENIENTLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS IN THE PRIVATE ROOM AREA IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE GUN AT MAIN ENTRANCE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT DISCLOSED FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." THEN MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL (BEANS, RICE). MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/10/2019, REPORT #2282923. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU. 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 ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM ALL SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING CAULKING AT THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD OR THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD ABOVE THE MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 12

2018

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

COUNTER TOP BROKEN BY THE SMALL ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON VENT CONDENSER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LID AT KITCHEN AREA ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON WIRES ABOVE THE COLD UNIT,GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK AND GRAY SLIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE,REPAIR REGROUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS

Minor Sanitation

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

BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN DISH ROOM AND UNDER THE HOOD,REPLACE,ALSO GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

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

STRONG, FOUL SEWAGE ODOR AT REAR BAR AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ELIMINATE SOURCE OF ODOR. MIDDLE MECHANICAL DRAIN IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POP GUN NOZZLE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NO COLD WATER HANDLE PROVIDED AT FAUCET AT MOP SINK(BASEMENT).

JAN 5

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRABBING WITH BARE HANDS AND BANDAGE ON HIS HAND,SLICED ONION TO STORE THEM INSIDE PLASTIC BAG AND WEIGH THEM, NO FOOD GLOVE USED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE,PRESENTLY 0ppm.UNIT IN USE,OBSERVED POTS INSIDE THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DISH MACHINE SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR. MACHINE DISPENSING 100 PPM AVAILABLE CHLORINE AFTER SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE ,PREP TABLE AND OPENED FOOD,MUST PROVIDE ALSO OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH FECES STAINS INSIDE THE BOWL AND AT TOILET BOWL RIM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE,INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DISH RACKS USED FOR DISHES,CUPS,POTS, GLASSES ETC., WITH EXCESS ENCRUSTED BLACK SLIME ON UTENSIL CONTACT SURFACES. NEED TO REPLACE RACKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE,REPAIR REGROUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS

Minor Sanitation

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

BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN DISH ROOMAND UNDER THE HOOD,REPLACE,ALSO GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

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

MAR 20

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN AT 55.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A REACH IN COOLER TAGGED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 52.0F, 5 POUNDS PORK TAMALES AT 52.8F, 1 POUND PICO DE GALLO AT 52.8F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 45.6F, AND 4 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES/ONIONS/CILANTRO AT 48.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 100 DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 3

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, INSIDE MOP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS AND LABELS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTS NOT WORKING TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUN 12

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1490599 DATED ON 07/14/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 FOUND THE LEVERS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALING THE DRAIN TO ALLOW THE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DRAIN LEVERS OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE PROVIDED/REPAIRED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST HAVE COVERS AND END CAPS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING ALSO BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AND FAUCET LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUL 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE DRAIN LEVERS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALING THE DRAIN TO ALLOW THE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DRAIN LEVERS OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASMENT UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE DIRT STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

MAY 7

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MARGARITA REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

FEB 9

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 2

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO FOODS BEING PREPARED. ESTABLISHMENT OPENS AT 5 PM. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CONTACT C.D.P.H. BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-19-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-.REPLACE BROKEN LID LINER FOR CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.#35-SEAL(RECAULK) WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN PREP AREA.#36-PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL BAR GLASSWARE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 19

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN LID LINER FOR CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.DETAIL GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.

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.SEAL(RECAULK) WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN PREP AREA.

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.PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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