EL MILAGRO.

Chicago Health Dept

3050-3052 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

131

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR OVERHEAD DOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

JAN 14

2026

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN HALLWAY BETWEEN RESTAURANT AND RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONG HANDLE LAYING INSIDE SHREDDED LETTUCE IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECET FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON COOLER IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED NEAR ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 21

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FEB 20

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 16

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES..., REAR DOCK AREA ON ROLLING CARTS STORING UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON PALLETES CONTAINING BEANS/RICE AND TAMALE CORN HUSK, IN REAR TAMALE PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE ALONGSIDE RACK #4 IN CORNERS NEAR BOTH EXIT DOORS, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS 8/9/10 AND IN BETWEEN 10/11, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ELECTRIC BOXES, FIRST FLOOR PREP IN CORNER NEAR TORTILLA GRILL, AND INSIDE MILAGRO GROCERY STORE SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 13

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDINKS LOCATED INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WOMENS HANDSINK @ 52.0F, AND MENS 56F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030. (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES..., REAR DOCK AREA ON ROLLING CARTS STORING UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON PALLETES CONTAINING BEANS/RICE AND TAMALE CORN HUSK, IN REAR TAMALE PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE ALONGSIDE RACK #4 IN CORNERS NEAR BOTH EXIT DOORS, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS 8/9/10 AND IN BETWEEN 10/11, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ELECTRIC BOXES, FIRST FLOOR PREP IN CORNER NEAR TORTILLA GRILL, AND INSIDE MILAGRO GROCERY STORE SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2023

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS.

AUG 16

2023

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE AT ALL TIMES, DISCARDING ALL AFFECTED ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

AUG 17

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED CHILE STEAK AT 59.2F, TONGUE AT 56.7F, BEANS 58.2F, CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.3, CHICARRON AT 58.1F, PORK 59.7F, STUFFED FRIED CHILIE 59.4F, MOLE , AND TAMALES AT 57.8F TCS FOODS IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR TAMALE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 81 POUNDS DISCARDED AT A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,139.56 DOLLARS. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THEMOMETERS PROVIDED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS WALK-IN COOLERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ON THE PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICK FLY STRIP HANGING ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED/GREASED VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF STEW, STUFFED PEPPERS, CABBAGE SALAD, CHICKEN MOLE, PORK TAMALE STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ALL STORED INSIDE REAR PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES OF SAID ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-65.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD ITEMS AT 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. FOOD ITEMS TOTALY $446.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 8

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND HOT PEPPERS WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF FOOD PRODUCT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: 4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,DAMAGED BRICK WALL NEAR TORTILLA GRILL.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2018

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A)OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA DATED 9/5 AND 9/6 SUCH AS 7LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 51.3F,8LBS.RAW CHICKEN 51.1F,20LBS. BEEF 51.4F AND INSIDE OF MAIN WALK IN COOLER-37LBS. COOKED CHICHARRON 48.5,108LBS.COOKED PORK IN RED SAUCE 46.4F,48.2F,50.4F,96LBS.COOKED CHICKEN45.3F,49.5F,45LBS. COOKED STEAK 53.4F,26LBS COOKED TONGUE 46.7F,80LBS. COOKED RICE 45.3F,51.8F,48.2F,98LBS. SOUP 45.7F-48.2F,155LBS.COOKED PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 50.6F,51.2F,58.7F,130LBS. BEEF STEW 46.8F,48.9F,51.0FPRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.810LBS $5,146.20(PRIORITY-7-38-005)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.2F IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AND A 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN MIDDLE WALK WAY AREA AT 60.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/7/18.(PRIORITY- FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN WALK WAY AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 (C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS OF LARGE EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES PREP AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,DAMAGED BRICK WALL NEAR TORTILLA GRILL.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,EXPOSED INSULATION UPPER WALL IN SAME AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL AT ENTRY DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA HAS A CRACK INSIDE FAR RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAMALE ROOM HAS LEKS AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 27

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BOTH FAUCETS ON 3 COMARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING, P-TRAP AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MAR 17

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE: GLOVES, TONGS, OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CRACK IN FLOOR TILE NOTICED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, MUST REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING AND EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RETAIL FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WHERE GROUND TORTILLA MIXTURE IDS BAGGED UP AND SOLD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAE AREA. ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

MAR 10

2016

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

3-DOOR REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP IN THE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT WAS 50F, AND AIR TEMP IN BOTTOM SECTION WAS 46.8F. ALSO FOUND REFRIGERATED DISPLAY UNIT ON SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. BOTH UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS ALSO PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

STEAK-46.7F, CUT CABBAGE-46.1F, 49.2F, AND 45.1F. CUT LETTUCE-44.5F, 48.1F, 46.1F. CUT TOMATOES-48.1F, 46.2F. SOUR CREAM-46.6F. ALSO FOUND LETTUCE AND COOKED FISH IN DRAINING PANS INSIDE LARGER PANS ON COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 46.1F AND 90.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODDS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, AND HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE(INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING DOUBLE PANS IN BOTH OF THESE UNITS. ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED(30LB VALUED $100). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORE ROOM ON EAST AND WEST WALLS NEAR CLUTTERED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA, PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS ,WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER HANDLING OF GARBAGE NOTED IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. 3 OUT OF THE 4 DUMPSTERS IN THIS AREA WERE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING AND EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RETAIL FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WHERE GROUND TORTILLA MIXTURE IDS BAGGED UP AND SOLD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAE AREA. ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

AUG 14

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GRILL LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE ON THE HOT WATER OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMENS HANDICAP BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 2

2014

FAIL 6 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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND ALSO SOME WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN TAMALE PREP AREA OR IF LIGHTS SHATTERPROOF PROVIDE SPECS, INFORMATION FOR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

APR 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

2 LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60.6F AND 55.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 2 LARGE PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.4F AND 110.6 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT COOKED PRODUCT TO A MINIMUM OF 165F PRIOR TO PLACING IN UNIT. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND ALSO SOME WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.

JAN 30

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 15

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR ICE MACHINE DOR IS GREASEY AND THE SERVING LINE DRINK DISPENSER HAS LITTLE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE GRILL BASEBOARD AND REAR MENS ROOM BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED, REPAIR SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RESTAURANT PREPARATION KITCHEN CEILING IS FULL OF DIRTY, DUST BUILDUP, CHECK THE VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS HOLES IN THE WALLS AND BACKSPLASH, REPAIR SO AREA IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SOFT DRINK WATER FILLING SPOUT IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SPOUT.

FEB 21

2012

PASS 3 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. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT IS MAINTAINING AT 40F AT THIS TIME).

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. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE. NO FOODS OR OTHER ITEMS STORED THERE.

NOV 1

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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, ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ARTCILES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR MASA STORAGE AREA.

OCT 20

2011

FAIL 4 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS BOXES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL DINING ROOM CLOSET AND ADDITIONAL CLOSET IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND SUMP PUMP LID IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL SUMP PUMP LID. ALSO RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE 10-19-2011. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547378 INSPECTION DATE 4-22-2011. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER, MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER, TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. 1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT, DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. #34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. #35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES, WALL IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA, HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CELINGS IN REAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS &CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, 1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS, FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3-COMP SINK.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. #41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR &AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

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, ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ARTCILES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR MASA STORAGE AREA.

MAY 3

2011

PASS 6 violations

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 LID OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER,MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER,TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER & MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,RAW WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT,DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SIGN ON 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DEEP FRYER.PREP TABLES.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES WOMEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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 DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES,WALL IN REAR REP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA & DAMAGED WALL TILES,LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS,FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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 Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

APR 22

2011

FAIL 7 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOOD,GARBAGE CANS,MOP SINK CLOSET,MAIN KITCHEN FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR & KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AFTER 4/22/11.ANDERSON PEST CONTROL WAS ON SITE EARLY THIS MORNING 4/22/11 HE STATES NO ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME.

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 LID OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER,MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER,TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER & MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,RAW WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT,DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SIGN ON 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP 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.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DEEP FRYER.PREP TABLES.

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 OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES WOMEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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 DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES,WALL IN REAR REP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA & DAMAGED WALL TILES,LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS,FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

JAN 5

2010

PASS 6 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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND TAMALES REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT 3RD PREP AREA.

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 EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN 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 CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND 3RD PREP AREA STORAGE AREA.

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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPLACE CEILING PANEL ABOVE 3PART SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR CEILING INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM.

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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVING 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER 3PART SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA, AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT 3RD PREP AREA.

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