El Taconazo LA Fiesta Inc.
Troubled record — failed 9 of 20 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2025-11-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALL WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR TIGHT-FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED BY FACILITY OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME AND RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT LABELED, MARKING EACH COMPARTMENT, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2025-11-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALL WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED BY FACILITY OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME AND RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT LABELED MARKING EACH COMPARTMENT, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH SEVER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600400 DATED: 8/20/24 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #37-OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAMES ...
2024-08-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 10 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND FILTERS...
2024-08-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINERS OF CHIPS AND PEPPER BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT BLOCKING THE ACCESS OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND A...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF FISH AT 52.2F, 10LBS OF BEEF AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF PORK AT 46.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD M...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. P...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND FILTERS...
2023-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS AR...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS AR...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN JUICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES IN STOREROOM, POTS IN WALKIN COOLER, AND BINS IN SMALL REAR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO P...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WAS...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS UTILITY SINK ROOM, KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINT...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR A...
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586440 DATED 12/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTER...
2023-12-11 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUEVOS RANCHEROS WHICH IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN JUICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES IN STOREROOM, POTS IN WALKIN COOLER, AND BINS IN SMALL REAR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO P...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WAS...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS UTILITY SINK ROOM, KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINT...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR A...
2023-12-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INST...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUEVOS RANCHEROS WHICH IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD HUEVOS RANCHE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN JUICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON THREE DOORS OF REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES IN STOREROOM, POTS IN WALKIN COOLER, AND BINS IN SMALL REAR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO PREVENT ARE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM NEXT...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS UTILITY SINK ROOM, KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND FILTER...
2023-02-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--OBSERVED MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATION BY REAR DOOR AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE.
2023-02-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WHILE THERE WAS NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO P...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.9F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. EGGS FOUND ON COUNTER AT 50.2F, COOKED PORK ON COUNTER FOUND AT 49.4F, GREEN SALSA ON COUNT...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT SITTING IN BUCKET WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OF 70.0F OR BELOW OR THAW IN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 41.0F OR BELOW.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO MAIN GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATION BY REAR DOOR AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/25/2022, REPORT #2553481. #37- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR, SALT, SEASONINGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ...
2022-03-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR, SALT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BOWLS AND OTHER TYPES OF CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE CONTAINERS OF FOOD, BEING USED TO SCOOP FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PORK RINDS BEING STORED INSIDE GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S UNISEX WASHROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2022-03-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEIN...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN PAN OF SHREDDED CHEESE AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE CILANTRO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING AL...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED A TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE TV MENU BOARD AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, AND AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE DINE-IN MENUS (ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT & ASTERISKS LINKING ADVISORY TO UNDERCOOKED...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR, SALT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BOWLS AND OTHER TYPES OF CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE CONTAINERS OF FOOD, BEING USED TO SCOOP FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PORK RINDS BEING STORED INSIDE GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S UNISEX WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/19/2021 REPORT #2472854 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR WASHBOWL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) O...
2021-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR WASHBOWL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU BOARD CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG DISHES WITHOUT DISCLOSURE,REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE TO MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE FOR SALE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL NECESSARY TRACE BACK INFORMATION INCLUDING INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, BUSINESS NAME, AND PHONE NUMBER ON ALL CAKE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-01-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR WASHBOWL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU BOARD CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG DISHES WITHOUT DISCLOSURE,REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE TO MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE FOR SALE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL NECESSARY TRACE BACK INFORMATION INCLUDING INGREDIENTS, ADDRESS, BUSINESS NAME, AND PHONE NUMBER ON ALL CAKE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT LOCATED INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304951 DATED 8/20/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS." INSTRUCTED TO...
2019-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 47.8F, COOKED CACTUS AT 52.2F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, MILK AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 59F, COOKED RICE AT 60.1F, PORK AT 67.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 59F, SALSA AT 5...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE OF THE COOLERS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMIND...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH THE WATER HEATER IN IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE-USE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PROPER AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS. MUST INSTALL FOR BOTH DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2018-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous foods being held at improper temperature for over 24 hours. Observed 25# of soup being held at 52.4F, 20# of refried beans being held at 104F, and 5# of salsa being held at 63.4F in the front walk in cooler. Observed 40...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed evidence of pest activity on premise at time of inspection. Observed aprox 30 mouse droppings throughout the non-food dry storage area and aprox 50 mouse droppings throughout the dry food storage area. Must remove all droppings, clean, sanit...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed raw wood shelving unit in the dry food storage area. Must provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable, surface for food contact surfaces.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no working ventilation in women's toilet room. Must provide.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Observed soiled linens being stored in a large pile on floor in non-food dry storage area. Must remove and properly store all linens.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed excess clutter on floor and shelves in non-food dry storage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles, organize, and maintain area.
2017-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED DISH WASHER HAVING ONLY THE WASH AND RINSE SINKS SET UP WHILE WASHING(CUPS & DISHES) AND NO SANITIZER SINK SET UP TO SANITIZE DISHES AND HE TOOK A STACK OF CUPS T...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA COLD WATER FAUCET NOT TURNING ON FAUCET, HANDLE SPINS AROUND AND NO WATER COMING OUT ALSO,THE SAME HAND SINK HAS A ICE BU...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREAS..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS,PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT LAMP UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS AND BROOMS IN MOP SINK AREA.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2016-12-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENT AT THE SOUTH COOKING AREA HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED MASA/AND RICE IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, BAGGIE ETC.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/SOME TILES HAVE A BLACK SUBSTANCE COMMING THRU THE TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND RE-CAULK...
2016-05-09 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2016-05-05 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT JUICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT JUICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS MISSING TOILET SEATS, 1 MENS,AND 2 LADIES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALL CEILING TILES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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