El Nuevo Mexicano
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-09-02 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMGED WALL TILES BEHIND LAW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUS...
2024-02-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OF ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2023-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND DIVIDED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED RAW SHRIMPS IN PLASTIC SARAN WRAP AND RAW BEEF(SAME WAY WRAPPED) STORED TOGHETER IN THE SAME CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOME OF THE PACKED SHRIMP HAD FOOD LIQUID(BLOOD) FROM RAW BEEF JUICE LEAKIN...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SPANISH RICE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45F.MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 5,VA...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD IN STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2022-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 52.8F, RICE 51, BEEF 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 55 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS....
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AND 2-DOOR COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. BEEF (NO DATE), CEVICHE(NO DATE), PORK TACO (9/24), VEGAN TACO (NO DATE) ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND ...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
2022-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 52.8F, RICE 51, BEEF 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 55 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS....
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AND 2-DOOR COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. BEEF (NO DATE), CEVICHE(NO DATE), PORK TACO (9/24), VEGAN TACO (NO DATE) ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND ...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
2021-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)- INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND LIQUOR BOTTLES AND THE GARBAGE CAN OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EA...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-24-19 REPORT #2320444 REMAINS .#58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFI...
2021-04-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS COOKED RICE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED RICE INSIDE A TIGHTLY CLOSED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 58.6F. RICE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND COOLING TIMES TO 70 F WIT...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED RICE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED RICE INSIDE A TIGHTLY CLOSED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 58.6F. RICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHREDDED CHEESE, COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS, COOKED TAMALES, READY TO EACH CEVICHE THROUGHOUT VARIOUS COOLERS WITH NO DATE LABELING OR PREPARATION DATES ONLY. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THA...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU ITEM CEVICHE WITH SALMON, SHRIMP, AND SCALLOPS NOT REMINDED/DISCLOSED ON THE MENU AS BEING A RAW ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REMIND/DISCLOSE ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED THE COOK WASHING HIS HANDS WEARING SOILED GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AS NEEDED. NOT TO WASH GLOVED HANDS THEN RE-USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-24-19 REPORT #2320444 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CON...
2019-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODA...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK/CEVICHE) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE AND PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR OF BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND SOME SECTION OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
2018-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-05-18 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-2-17 INSPECTION # 2103089. VIOLATION 32. MUST NOT STORE FOOD (SODA, BEVERAGES, DRY GOODS) IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR R...
2017-11-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN HANDLE ON BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE FOOD (SODA, BEVERAGES, DRY GOODS) IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED L...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST INSTALL COVING ALONG WALL UNDER MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT SODA/BEVERAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS STORED AT THE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. M...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT WHERE CEILING IS UNFINISHED AND WALLS ARE MADE OF COARSE BRICK. IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS, MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILINGS THAT ARE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT JANITOR ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER UNDER REAR (NON-FUNCTIONING) STAIRS IN REAR OF BASEMENT, WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR, SO AREA CAN...
2017-10-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROX. 60 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN HANDLE ON BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE FOOD (SODA, BEVERAGES, DRY GOODS) IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED L...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST INSTALL COVING ALONG WALL UNDER MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT SODA/BEVERAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS STORED AT THE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. M...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT WHERE CEILING IS UNFINISHED AND WALLS ARE MADE OF COARSE BRICK. IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS, MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILINGS THAT ARE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT JANITOR ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER UNDER REAR (NON-FUNCTIONING) STAIRS IN REAR OF BASEMENT, WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR, SO AREA CAN...
2017-07-26 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC DRAWERS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE BASEMENT WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST REPLACE DRAWERS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ABSORBENT, COARSE, WICKER BASKETS BEING USED TO SERVE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED THAT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED COVING DETACHING FROM WALL NEAR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
2016-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-06-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AND AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITAITON ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-26-15. INSPECTION # 1506766. MUST PROVIDE FOODHANDLERS LIST FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION . CITATIO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREAS, BASEMENT, MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
2015-10-26 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink and bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving, and reach in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint by 2 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
2014-10-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CHIPS CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH BROKEN LIDS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
2014-06-06 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSND HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER AT UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
2013-05-07 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(BEANS,RICE,ETC.)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
2013-01-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BOXES ETC.)
2012-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REAR SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE KITCHEN STAFF WAS COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISH WASHING AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT FREEZER CONTAINING FROZEN FISH.
2012-05-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS.
2012-01-26 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. METAL SIDE OF COOKS LINE BROILER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN POOR REPAI...
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. ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR P...
2010-01-25 Pass Consultation 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
2010-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
2010-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
2010-01-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
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. OBSE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DR...
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FL...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
2010-01-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
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. OBSE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVRAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DR...
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FL...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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