Chicago
18
BEAT

El Pueblito Mexican Grill

5152 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2018-05-30
Pass Rate
53%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2018-05-30)
Failed 6 inspections (2018, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2018-05-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAM AT 46.3F, 2 POUNDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MA...

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-02-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2017-02-21 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1983101 ISSUED ON 2/14/2017. 38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running wa...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #14 FOR DETAILS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2017-02-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INS...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937367 ISSUED ON 06-23-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to mai...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2016-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed h...

2016-06-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Poor hygienic practices observed: observed an employee pick up garbage on the floor, touch a wet washcloth, then proceed to handle tortillas. Also observed employee have bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (tortillas and cooked rice). Instructe...

serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed a box of beef intestine/tripe sitting on top of the grease trap to thaw. Food was still partially frozen with a temperature of 30.3f so facility was instructed to thaw properly by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, or by another appr...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed small fly activity on site: 20 small flies under and around the three compartment sink and 30 small flies around the hot water tank and utility sink. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pes...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed both outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with lids unable to close. Instructed facility to maintain lids for garbage closed at all times. Recommend to increase frequency of garbage pickup or add an additional dumpster. Serious citation iss...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed...

2015-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
6
serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED:REFRIED BEANS,RICE ,DICED STEAK, GUACAMOLE ETC. AGAIN INSTRUCTED THAT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARE...

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REAC...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,A...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER F...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

2015-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP.D...

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REAC...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,A...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER F...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

2015-06-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 15# OF DE BONED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 54.9F;15# OF SPANISH COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE SAME COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F TO 53F;BOTH PRODUC...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING,RINSING STORING AND USING WHAT WAS WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS.OWNER BROUGHT BLEACH WITH HER ON SITE, AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HER VIA PHONE.ACCEPTABLE /MUST...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT FRONT INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT ...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP....

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE RE...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,A...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER F...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

2014-10-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL/CRACKED WALL TILES AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALL/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

2014-01-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILID UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

DIGITAL METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2013-04-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (2)DOOR IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, SIDES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, UNDER COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

2012-07-26 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

Non food food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, display cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in front dining area needs detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles above front counter and dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced/repaired.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields above front counter, front of prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents in display cooler, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.

2011-04-20 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date, and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving, and storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of display cooler, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas, mop sink/hot water heater areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor had missing grout, damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink, s...

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and dining sreas shall be replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area by prep table need detailed cleaning.Wall in storage room had holes, peeling paint, shall be repair.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in coolers, rear storage room shall be provided, light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repair/replaced.

2010-03-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

2010-03-08 Fail Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162833 DATED 8/24/09. 32- CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.35- LOOSE BASEBOARD(BLACK PLASTIC)BY THE REACH IN FREEZER AND BEHIND TH...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE REACH IN COOLER (2 dOOR) LOOSE, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE THE GREASY CARDBOARD IN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOKING LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE CANDY/GUM MACHINE AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN THE FILTER BY THE HOOD, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
59
Tuxpan Mexican Grill
65
Vaughans Pub
27
Little Caesar'S Pizza

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