OCT 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL POLLO BRAVO.
BEAT. 18/100
4147 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 29, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 420 LBS OF OUT OF TEMPERATURE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( HOUSE MADE FRESH BLOOD SAUSAGE AND FRESH PRESSED PORK MEAT WITH FAT ATTACHED ALSO CALLED CHICHARRON PRENSADO STORED INSIDE OF REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.0F- AND 65.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS FOUND. TOTAL COST $2100. MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT PREP ARE NEAR HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
JUN 72018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2018
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER AREA OF FURNACE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FROM ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312018FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2018
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ABOVE GRILL 6LBS. COOKED ONIONS 111.1F,IN LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON TABLE COOKED RICE 13LBS 111.5F,3LBS. COOKED BLOOD SAUSAGE 92.8F ON TOP OF MICROWAVE.WALK IN COOLER-120LBS.HOMEMADE HOT HEAD CHEESE 46.9F,47.0F,48.2F,32LBS.COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-54.0F,93LBS.RAW CHICKEN 48.1F-53.4F,150LBS.COOKED PORK 52.4F-54.8F,7.5DOZEN RAW EGGS 52.5F,50LBS. BLOOD SAUSAGE 54.8F-55.9F,20LBS.INTESTINE 52.7F,300LBS.PORK CRACKLIN 50.0F-51.2F (LABEL STATES MUST REFRIGERATE OR KEEP FROZEN ON BOXES OF PORK CRACKLIN).PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.794.5LBS.$1,094.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER AREA OF FURNACE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FROM ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 12017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JUL 142017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING TO THE OUTER OPENIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER WITH SMALL OPENINGS AT THE SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL TOP OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JUN 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED PORK SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 8 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(25LB EACH) AT 84.5F, AND 4 LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN PIECES IN WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP DATED 6-15-16 AND 6-15-16 AT 47.F - 49.4F. CERTIFIED MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS OR TRAYS WHEN COOLING COOKED FOODS AND TO LOOSELY COVER COOKED FOODS(USE WHITE TISSUE PAPER OR ALUMINUM FOIL UNTIL PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE COVERING WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES( 240LB VALUED AT $280 DISCARDED). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK IN REAR, AND WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RE-PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS WHERE STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER(S) FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
SEP 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY LOWER SHELVES ON TWO PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MEAT JUICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 192014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE AT 50.9F AND BLOOD SAUSAGE AT 50.2F IN WALK-IN COOLER. OWNER STATES PRODUCT COOKED YESTERDAY, NO LABEL, DATE, NOR TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES (SHALLOW PANS, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCETS LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. STOPPERS MISSING FOR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
MAY 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE REAR PREP AREA IS INADEQUATELY LIT AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE FULL OF DEBRIS, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →