EL POLLO CRIS CRIS#3.
7023-7025 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 33 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 162026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT DELI PREP COOLER AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 32026FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, UTILITY CLOSET WHERE CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE STORED, UNDER SHELVING IN SPACE WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT DELI PREP COOLER AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIUDE ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED LARGE OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND FOUNTAIN IN DIDNG ROOM AREA. OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
IBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUN 252025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19: RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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MAR 202025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587608 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 56 4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy SINGLE BURNER CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
JAN 42024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS (144.5F) IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES (I.E, USING ICE AS A MEANS TO COOL, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR.
OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO LOCK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREAWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SINGLE BURNER CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES
FEB 102023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN FLOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FEB 22023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN FLOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MISSING ALLERGEN VERIFICATION ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/22 REPORT 2559230 NOT CORRECTED. 48- OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OR REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUN 222022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUT PLASTIC JUG USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE LARGE POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BANQUET STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 132022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN COCA COLA BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON DINE-IN MENU, TAKE-OUT MENU, AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED CUT PLASTIC JUG USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE LARGE POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BANQUET STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546655 ON 1-19-22:10-MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 53-MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-401.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP AREAS WITHOUT LIDS OR STRAWS.MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITIONS.
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER GRILL TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCKS ON ALL STALL DOORS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS AT LAST SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM .
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BANQUET HALL,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND COOLER IN PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOR PROTOCOL OF VACCINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62022FAILED30 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSEREVD NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND TASTING STEAK ON GRILL HE TOOK SEVERAL HANDFULLS OF STEAK FROM GRILL AND PLACED IN HIS MOUTH WHILE COOKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER PROCEDURE AND EATING IN A DESIGNATED AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP AREAS WITHOUT LIDS OR STRAWS.MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET AND SITTING INSIDE OF BASIN AND A SPATULA AS WELL IN SAME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.MANAGER DISCONNECTED HOSE AND REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF SEVERAL FOIL PANS STACKED INSIDE OF EACH OTHER WITH 15LBS. OF PRE- COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 51.8F-54.3F AT GRILL TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 15LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN AND CLOSED BOTTLES OF TOXIC CHEMICAL SUCH AS (PEROXIDE,ALCOHOL,OVEN DEGREASER,BLEACH,OVEN SPRAY)STORED ABOVE PREP TABLES INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER WITH OPEN FOOD BELOW ,NEXT TO FOOD ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,THROUGHOUT LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO ALL OPEN FOODS.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CHEMICAL SEPEARTE AND COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12- 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR GASKETS OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON DOOR AND DOOR JAMS OF SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO SAME AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND UNDER ICE MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO .APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN ICE MACHINE/FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITIONS.
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER GRILL TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCKS ON ALL STALL DOORS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS AT LAST SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM .
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND COOLER IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BANQUET HALL,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSEREVD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY NOR INSIDE OF BUSINESS FOR VACCINATION PROTOCOL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WALK IN AROUND WITHOUT A FACE COVERING AND MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH MASK UNDERNEATH HIS CHIN SEVERAL TIMES DURING INSPECTION.MUST WEAR FACE COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOR PROTOCOL OF VACCINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED TO ELEVATE STORAGE. ALL STORAGE MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN UNDER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET STALLS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND STANDING WATER. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND STANDING WATER REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE STORED INSIDE COOLER FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
PREP TABLE IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET (AND PROVIDE PROOF) THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 42019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CORRECTED. PROCEDURE AND KIT ON PREMISES.
FOUND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE STORED INSIDE COOLER FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
PREP TABLE IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK ON THE BANQUET SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) *NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET (AND PROVIDE PROOF) THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200840 DATED 08/13/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -58. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 232019FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED`
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOUND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE STORED INSIDE COOLER FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREP TABLE IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET (AND PROVIDE PROOF) THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200840 DATED 08/13/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -10. 5-204.11 NO HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA OR IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C -36. 4-204.112 (B-C):(B) MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -47. 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -48. 4-603.15(C) LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT. -58. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA OR IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDSINKS.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME
AUG 32018FAILED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA OR AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.11- A handwashing sink be located in all food prep and warewashing areas. NO HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA OR IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDSINKS.
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKENS. COOKED CHICKENS DEEPLY STACK IN LARGE CONTAINERS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELVES IN REAR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 84F-86F. PER MANAGER CHICKENS WERE COOKED OVER 4 HOURS AGO. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE, DEEP POT OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. BEANS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
IMPROPER COOLING METHODS BEING USED TO COOL CHICKEN AND BEANS, USING LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS AND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO COOL FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER COOLING EUQIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME.
OCT 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST THE FRONT HAND DIPPED ICECREAM FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER COOKED 9/27/2017, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.4*F, 49.8*F, INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF 30LBS. OF CHICKEN VALUE AT $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO DEFROST THE FRONT HAND DIPPED ICECREAM FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 42016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BREADED STEAK STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER/OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK. ALSO REMOVE FOIL IN FRONT WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NW CUTTING BOARDS ARE NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER CHAR GRILL, AND CLEAN FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, GRILL, STEAM TABLES, CUTTING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, REGROUTING AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. WALLS THROUGH OUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DOOR JAM AT ENTERENCE TO PREP AREA MUST BE FINISHED WHERE MISSING WOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING STOPPER FOR SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 142015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BREADED STEAK STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER/OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK. ALSO REMOVE FOIL IN FRONT WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER CHAR GRILL, AND CLEAN FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STOCK IE. RICE NOT ELEVATED 6" OF REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORCK 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
JAN 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR PREP AREA SLICERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND BOTH MICROWAVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH WET TOILET PAPER BALLED UP STUCK ON THE CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
AUG 52014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE HOODS,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND IN FURNACE ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ALL THE STORE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 22013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
APR 252013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (TOMATOES, CILANTRO, ETC) DIRECTLY UNDER CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF. ALSO UNCOVERED OVERFLOWING CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKENS DIRECTLY STORED NEXT TO CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES (COVERED AND STORE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS AWAY FROM RAW PRODUCT). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS OPEN, UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP) OR HAVE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED.
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND STORAGE SHELF. PROVIDE SAME OR RELOCATE SHELF.
CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
JAN 312012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO SEAL ALLRAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.
JAN 242012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.SIDE DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT UNDER DOOR 1'' GAP UNDER THE DOOR.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED GRILL UTENSILSIMPROPERLY STORED,BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN COOKING STOVES, FLAT GRILL INSIDE FRYER DOORS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DELIVERY AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLAIR AND RESEAL ORANGE WALL ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK SIDE PREP.
OCT 282011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 212011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 NCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.
CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 12011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN IN PRIVATE BANQUET AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND REPAIRING. MUST CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN REAR CLOSET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,BEANS, HOT PEPPERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST AND CLEAN BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS.CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR IN THE FURNICE ROOM AND THE REAR STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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