NOV 29
2021
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL SABOR DEL TRIUNFO.
BEAT. 18/100
1339 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 29, 2021 · failed
Failed 8 of 14 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE WASH ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR ALL INGREDIENT AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY THROUGH OUT PREMISES: NOTED 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND PROOFER, NOTED 35 SCATTERED RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMP SINK, NOTED 45 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER REAR PREP TABLE, NOTED 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND ON MIXING EQUIPMENT, NOTED 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MOTOR HOUSE OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO BEHIND SAID COOLERS, NOTED 25 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, NOTED 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED A 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND ONE ON SIDE OF PASTRY RACK. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A). MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT TOP OF OUTERMOST FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK(LAST COMPARTMENT) WITH A SLOW DRAIN. LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND VENT COVERS VERY DIRTY WITH DUST AND ACUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND UNEVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE 1st FLOOR WASHROOM AND NO VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2464103 DATE:12-28-20 #55: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND FLOUR DEBRIS ON ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (EX: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIORS OF CIP EQUIPMENT, VENT FANS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU-OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS. #57: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPES ETC.
DEC 282020FAILED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2020
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.12
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR UNDER THE FLOUR SHELVES, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE OVEN EQUIPMENT BY THE OVEN MOTORS, AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THE PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, AND POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND FLOUR DEBRIS ON ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (EX: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIORS OF CIP EQUIPMENT, VENT FANS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT MAINTAINING 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER AT SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 95F. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU-OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVD NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPACKING BAKED GOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, AND POTS UNABLE TO FULY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AL WALLS,CEILINGS, AND FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAR 62019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDINGTO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PRE-PACKAGING BAKED GOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK ON THE FLOOR, IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINED/ CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REAR HANDSINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO LARGE LIVE ROACHES, AND ONE SMALL ROACH IN THE REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT WOOD STORAGE RACK, ALSO OBSERVED MANY ROACH DROPPINGS ABOVE THE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LOT OF RAW WOOD THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WRAW WOOD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT,(IE. POTS) UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS. REAR FLOOR NOT SEALED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT THRU-OUT PREMISES DULL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIERED 4/11/2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE.
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JUL 62016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES 30 IN BASEMENT AND 10 IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL,RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583351 DATE 10/23/2015 CORRECT BY DATE1/16/2016. # 30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOROF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY CASES CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY CASES, COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS, OVENS,MIXERS,BULK CONTAINERS FANS. FOOD DEBRIS,EXCESSIVE DIRT,GRIME,DUST BUILD UP.#34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLSAND IN ALL CORNERS,STORAGE,SALES AND BASEMENT AREAS.#35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REMOVE PEELING AND CRACKED PAINT ON WALLS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, SEAL ALLOPENINGS,CRACKS,CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL OPENING IN WALL UNDERSINK IN RESTROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TWO SMALL PROPANE TANKS ONE HOOKED TO A GRILL ACROSS FROM A GAS OVEN, AND ONE IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO ROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 232015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY CASES, CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY CASE, COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, MIXERS, BULK CONTAINERS, FANS, (FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE DIRT, GRIME, DUST BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REMOVE PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN ALL PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONTINUE INSTALLING EXPOSED SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 162015FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF PASTRIES STORED UNCOVERED ON TABLES, COUNTERS, AND CARTS IN SALES AREAS. SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC UNCOVERED IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS IN SALES, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOR IN REAR PREP AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MUFFIN PANS, CAKE PANS, TRAYS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY CASES, CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY CASE, COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, MIXERS, BULK CONTAINERS, FANS, (FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE DIRT, GRIME, DUST BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REMOVE PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN ALL PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NOV 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL THE BAKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, ALL SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM,TRAVEL RACKS, SHELVES IN STORE AREA, COUNTERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS,ROLLING METAL BAKING CARTS,EXTERIOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAKING PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS ON SOME LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT/OFFICE AREA/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND ON CORNER FLOOR NEAR THE LARGE OVEN AT PREP AREA.THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND NO SCREEN ON EXHAUST FAN OPENING ON UPPER WEST WALL AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,REMOVE CLUTTER,PEST PROOF SAID DOORS/EXHAUST FAN AREA,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND THE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED.(EGGS 40F.) AND HAVE SAID CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL THE BAKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, ALL SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM,TRAVEL RACKS, SHELVES IN STORE AREA, COUNTERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS,ROLLING METAL BAKING CARTS,EXTERIOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON HARD TO REACH CORNER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAKING PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO OWNER AROUND PIPES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS ON SOME LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS/FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272011FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2011
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. FOUND 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM REAR AREA. BACK DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH OPENING AROUND THE FRAME AND FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT THIGT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.7-338-020
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND TOXIC OPEN RAT POISON BAIT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE BAIT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL THE BAKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, ALL SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM,TRAVEL RACKS, SHELVES IN STORE AREA, COUNTERS AND REACHIN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS PREP AREA AND FOOD STORE ROOM AND SMALL BACK ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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. PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM AND A WORKING LIGHT IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM.
NOV 232010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2010
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL MIXERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND MIXERS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS/DUST FROM FLOUR AND SUGAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLE IN NORTH WALL OF BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS WITHOUT THEM IN FRONT AREA AND KITCHEN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR FAN.
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