Chicago
21
BEAT

El Muchacho Alegre

3036 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
14 passed
Last Inspected
2024-09-24
Pass Rate
58%
8 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-09-24)
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 72 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 72×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
2024-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEX EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FRONT DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE MOP SINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTAC...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORN...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEX EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE CABINET BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2023-02-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 47.7F, CHEESE AT 47.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F, CHORIZO AT 49.5F, AND PORK AT 49.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON TOP OF THE STOVE, THE GRIME ON TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DRYWALL TAPE IS HANGING FROM THE CEILING DRYWALL. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

2022-08-01 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

2022-02-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

2022-01-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL IN BETWEEN REACH-IN-FREEZER AND PREP TABLE DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN COOKING STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-02-04 Fail Canvass
9
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

UPPER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORED WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE THE PREP TABLES,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION,

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN ALL THE CEILING TILES CLOSE TO THE VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD IN THE PREP AREA

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONSERVED EMPLOYEES COAT, HANGING ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY GOOD/CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252935 DATED 1/22/19. #55, 6-501.114 **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY...

2019-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseas...

serious Food Storage & Handling

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient ...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

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

4-402.11: **C** Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing- Installation OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN -

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON POTS, PANS, GRILL,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND HOOD...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.113: **C** Storing Maintenance Tools OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Traini...

2019-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RICE AND BEANS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD, $100.00 IN VALUE PRIORITY 7-38-005

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FOOD IN ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH A DISCARD DATE AND THE ITEM BEING HELD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THE FOOD WHICH IS AT RISK FOR FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS CONTAINING SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

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

OBSERVED FOIL SINGLE SERVE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERT

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON POTS, PANS, GRILL,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS, MICROWAVE, BLADE AND HOUSING UNIT OF CAN OPENER

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED, NOT MAINTAINED AND A LARGE GAP AT THE TOP AND LOOSE FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

2017-12-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ICE MAKER IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. REPLACE WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AT, APRONS AND T-SHIRT, STORED ON THE FOOD SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2017-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMP OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF 80.0F,1 LB; CHICKEN AT 46.7F,3 LBS; PORK AT 44.9F,3 LBS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VI...

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER,PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK/BROWNISH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INTERIOR PANEL...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. GREGORY CASAS MANAGER, WENT TO THE RESTAURANT WHERE HE WORKS ALSO TO GET HIS CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION AND POSTED IT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFICATE IS NOW POS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-11-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken, stuffed poblano peppers, etc.) not properly labeled. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found cutting board on front prep cooler and in rear prep area heavily soiled, with deep groves. Instructed to resurface (sand) or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS HAS OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS INSIDE UNITS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2015-08-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

2015-08-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HEATER/STORAGE CLOSET ROOM. 25 DROPPINGS BEHIND REAR TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEA...

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING OR INSIDE COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY INSIDE ICE BIN AND IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY EXTERIOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING/COUNTER AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

2014-11-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

2014-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.

2014-06-19 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (WHERE WATER FLOWS) WITH PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR, AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FOOD ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-----MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-12-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO USE FREEZER GRADE FOOD BAGS AND LABEL FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

2013-04-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRONT HAND SINK; DRAINS SLOWLY. NEED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE.

2012-07-19 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around splash guard in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Storage cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Missing exhaust vent cover in rear storage area shall be provided, exhaust vent(ventilation)in cooler not clean, need cleaning.

2012-07-10 Fail License

No violations found.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
76
Mr Pak'S Catering
77
Burrito King
34
Brown'S Chicken & Pasta

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