EL TACONAZO LA FIESTA.

Chicago Health Dept

7146 W DIVERSEY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2023.

Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

167

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 28

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11--MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.

FEB 21

2023

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PIPE WITH RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE WHICH WAS PLACED IN HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE PIPE FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 63.1F SITTING OUT ON SHELF. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED QUESO CHEESE AT 44.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 43.8F IN REFRIGERATOR. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OCT 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO PROVIDE ID TO VERIFY TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON 10/25/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 18

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED A PLATE OF RAW CHICKEN AND A PLATE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER OPEN CONTAINERS OF PREPARED GUACAMOLE AND CUT PEPPERS/ONIONS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REMOVED/DISCARDED THE COOKED CHICKEN, CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE, AND CUT VEGETABLES FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW MEATS AND STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OF REFINISH TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. VIOLATION #47 (4-202.16) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 22 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED (SUCH AS RED SAUSE, BEANS, RICE BEEF SOUP ETC.) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. 30LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEED NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEEAVY GREASE AD DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JAN 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 LARGE POTS FILLED WITH CHOPPED AND COOKED STEAK IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.9F AND 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5

2019

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44.6F, MENUDO AT 48.2-52.8F, AND GREEN SALSA AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-101.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE EMPTYING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE MOP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282230 ON 3/28/19: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 28

2019

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE A WET WIPING CLOTH BEFORE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TRAIN THEIR EMPLOYEES ON WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN A MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD MAY BE STORED OR PLACED IN THE MOP SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE AT 49.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 50.1F, SALSA AT 47.8F, MENUDO SOUP AT 56.5F, STEAK AT 62.5F, AND PORK AT 52.8F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 47.4F, AND CHEESE AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED (SALSA AND CEVICHE) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SALSA WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS THROUGH REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLER TO SCOOP FOODS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2241135 ON 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER AND AS A LINER ON THE WALLS, TABLES, ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE LINERS/COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED RUST ON SOME OF THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A RUSTOLEUM PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINET AND ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE THE LARGE UNUSED COOKWARE FROM PREMISE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 28

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler 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 cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by exposed hand sink and by front 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

JAN 23

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Front 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

NOV 4

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS WITH DUSTY VENTS,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 12

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

APR 5

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON COOK LINE HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN, AND NO UTENSILS BEING USED TO PICK UP FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AND USE UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS, BARE HANDS ARE NOT ALLOWED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND DEBRIS, AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER, AND AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/17/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1522962, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, USING GREASY CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD,

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO REAR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

FEB 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 5

2015

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELF AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 74.1F, COOKED RICE AT 71.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 70.9F, SLICED COOKED PORK (PASTOR) AT 102.6F STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT: 60 LBS , TOTAL VALUE: $300.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND UNDER AND AROUND OF THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA UNDER FRONT COUNTER.---------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.---------MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR.---------MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING HOT HOLDING AT(FRONT PREP AREA). OBSERVED COOKED SLICED PORK AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (95.2F-105.0F).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE ICE MAKER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL, NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT MISSING ON WALL TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS SAME WALL WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.

FEB 28

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABLED/DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED PRODUCE STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

TILES MISSING OVER REAR EXIT DOOR NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS.

MAY 25

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of prep cooler at 48.4 F to 52.7 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found beef 5 lbs at 50.0 F and breaded steak 3 lbs at 49.8 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily dentaured and discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30, 8 lbs.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside cooler stored inside shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material bags.

Minor Sanitation

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

Freezer chest top not maintained. Instructed to replace freezer top or freezer chest.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep counter, prep table, utensils, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls not maintained in prep rear area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers at sink.

FEB 6

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

JAN 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at improper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 52.3 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found beef 5 lbs at 60.0 F, Beef 3lbs at 57.3 F, Pork 5 lbs at 51.0 F, Chicken 4 lbs at 51.2 F and various condiments in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 17 lbs, value $50.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

SEP 21

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK, EGGS ETC.) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA). NOTED COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.9, PORK AT 47.8, CHORIZO AT 49.3, EGGS AT 48.5, SLICED PORK AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 22LBS. TOTAL AMOUNT $75.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Food Temperature

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. NOTED WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AND ALSO RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.------INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE OR PROPER LID/COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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