EL PUEBLO.

Chicago Health Dept

2212 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
VIOLATIONS
87
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BOTH PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.

MAR 10
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2024
PASS 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF MINERAL SUSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET, WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023, REPORT# 2579421 (#58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 12
2024
FAIL 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET ,WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO AT MOP SINK AREA AT HALLWAY BY THE WASHROOMS.MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAINTENANCE TOOLS MUST BE REMPVED FROM KITCHEN SHELVES,RELOCATE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM SAID AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023,REPORT# 2579421 #51)5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 2
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 26
2023
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 20
2022
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.

MAY 13
2022
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHICKEN TACOS, STEAK TACOS,NACHOS WITH MEAT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/03/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2484483 NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 3
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

JAN 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- MUST PROVIDE THE PHYSICAL KIT/SUPPLIES FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE, PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE TOILET ROOMS. -

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

- OBSERVED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT CALIBRATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NOI CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

INTERIOR PANEL LID OF THE BIG CHEST FREEZER BROKEN NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 16
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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

LID OF LARGE BOX FREEZER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. NO DUCT TAPE.----PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL TOP OF ICE MACHINE FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A PREP SURFACE OR AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 17
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2017
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WASTE WATER CONTAINING GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRESLICED CAKES AND DESSERT MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT, NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.

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

OBSERVED CARBOARD USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT RESTAURANT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 9
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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 area, and dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.

OCT 10
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARDS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF BOTH 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS AT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK.

APR 3
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FLAN AND TRES LECHES DESSERTS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE. ALSO FOUND IN THE KITCHEN A SMALL PLASTIC CONAINER HOLDING SPICES AND ANOTHER LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDINGCORN FLOUR NOT LABELED.

OCT 7
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 23
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2013
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE THREE COMPATMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON(MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 11
2012
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK), SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

DETAIL CLEAN PIPE WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,(DEBRIS)

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

REMOVE CRACKED AND SOILED CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGH LOUT THE PREMISES, DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD STAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

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