Chicago
27
BEAT

El Pueblito Mexican Grill

5152 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
27/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-28
Pass Rate
44%
6 failures
Score
27/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-28)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2025, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Other critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-08-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERAITON UNITS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN MOP ROOM. CLEAN SANTITZE AND M...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERAITON UNITS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN MOP ROOM. CLEAN SANTITZE AND M...

2025-04-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND AREA AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERAITON UNITS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN MOP ROOM. CLEAN SANTITZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES TO INSURE NO LEAKING CONDITION CAN CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN CEILING OVER FOOD PREPARATION (IN REAR ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

2024-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED FROM 10:15AM-10:40AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-05-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED LOSE ICE MAKER DOOR WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT

2023-05-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOFT TACO SHELL FROM GRILL WITH SPATULA THEN PROCEED TO HOLD THOSE TACO SHELLS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOSE ICE MAKER DOOR WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON WATER HEAVILY DRIPS FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED AND BENT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT

2022-11-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2022-10-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY F...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2021-08-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND HANDSINK INSIDE REAR WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SIDE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

2021-01-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA BOWLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABL...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

2020-12-22 Fail Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 49.7F, BEANS AT 44.6F, AND RED SALSA AT 47-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. PRIORITY 7-3...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHILE RELLENO PEPPERS AND RED SALSA IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER STORED BEYOND THE MAXIMUM DATE OF 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA AND STORED INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA BOWLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTA...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

2020-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (LONG SERVING SPOONS) STORED INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED RICE AT 53.1 F,BEANS AT 54.1 F AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 53.4 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00. ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2019-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

s: BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

2019-09-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

no person or employee health policy in place. instructe manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. citation issued ( priority foundation violation) 7...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

observed no clean up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean up kit on premises during inspection to have said procedure alone with required equipment for clean up. priority foundation violation.citation issued.7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD ON PIPE WHICH DISPENSE THE WATER TO MAKE THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE UNIT. THIS ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-005

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES NEEDS TO REMINDER OR ASTERISK FOR THE MEATS,EGGS ON THE MENUS.FOOT NOTE THAT STATES FOOD SAFETY ,OR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. NO CITATION ISSUE

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3 COMPARTMENT NOT BEING MAINTAINED,WHEN WATER IS RELEASE IT GOES TO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS AND IT DRAINS SLOWLY AND LEAKS FROM THE GREASE BOX. CITATION ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEBOARD IN REAR AREA BY STORAGE SHELVES BROKEN IN POO REPAIR

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AT GRILL AREA HOOD SYSTEM NOT CLEAN DIRT AND DUSTY

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-31-18. VIOLATION NUMBER #51 NO BACKFLOW AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT AREA.CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

2018-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND (EXPIRY) DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE).

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND WALLS BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND FLOORS IN REAR BY MOPSINK. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BIG HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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