EL MUCHACHO ALEGRE.
3036 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 24 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 242024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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)
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 ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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.
SEP 162024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 ATTACHED TO THEM , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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)
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 CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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.
MAR 82023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE CABINET BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 172023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
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.
REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
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.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
DRYWALL TAPE IS HANGING FROM THE CEILING DRYWALL. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
AUG 12022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 22022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
JAN 252022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42020FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE THE PREP TABLES,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION,
MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN ALL THE CEILING TILES CLOSE TO THE VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD IN THE PREP AREA
ONSERVED EMPLOYEES COAT, HANGING ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY GOOD/CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS.
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 ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 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 -
4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN
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 -
4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN -
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 FILTERS, MICROWAVE, BLADE AND HOUSING UNIT OF CAN OPENER -
6-501.113: **C** Storing Maintenance Tools OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR
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 -
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. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
JAN 112019FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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
NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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
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
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS CONTAINING SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOIL SINGLE SERVE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERT
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR
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
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
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AT, APRONS AND T-SHIRT, STORED ON THE FOOD SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00,TOTAL 7LBS DURING INSPECTION.
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 OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED. RECEIPT FROM AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER WHO CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MAKER ON PREMISES.
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 POSTED ON SITE.
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.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 192016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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
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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
AUG 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
AUG 102015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SEAL ANY HOLES IN WALLS NOTED AT CLEANING. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING OR INSIDE COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING/COUNTER AREAS.
DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
NOV 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
JUN 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.
JUN 192014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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 VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR, AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FOOD ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-----MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEC 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO USE FREEZER GRADE FOOD BAGS AND LABEL FOOD.
VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
APR 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRONT HAND SINK; DRAINS SLOWLY. NEED TO REPAIR.
CLUTTER BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE.
JUL 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around splash guard in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Storage cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Missing exhaust vent cover in rear storage area shall be provided, exhaust vent(ventilation)in cooler not clean, need cleaning.
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