Chicago
18
BEAT

El Taconazo Restaurant

4124 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 13 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
13
5 passed
Last Inspected
2015-08-04
Pass Rate
38%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2015, 2015, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 43×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature minor
2015-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

2015-07-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND 7 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSE FLIES AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

serious Facility Condition

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-17-15. INSPECTION # 1464752. V.35. FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BY POT RACK, V.36. FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS, V.41. FOUND CLUTTE...

2015-02-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Food Temperature

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

: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2015-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2014-05-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-05 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CO...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL ...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT WINDOW ...

2014-04-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385259 4/17/14 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED.#18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,UNDER SEVERAL FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BAS...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL ...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

2014-04-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,IN A BOX OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER,TOOL STORAGE,PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,ON UNSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES,ON LEDGES OF FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNUSED COMPRE...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES PILED UP ON TOP OF JUNK TRUCK & CAR,SEVERAL UNUSED 2- DOOR COOLERS,SEVERAL PREP COOLERS,TOOLS,MOTORS,BIKES,JUNK CARS & TRUCKS NOT WORKING,ETC.POSSIBLE RODENT HARBOR...

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1321431 1/18/13 #38-MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

2013-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

2013-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLE...

critical Pest Activity

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

GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, S...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT/RESEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, NEXT TO PREP TABLE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINER FOR STORING FOOD, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP AT REAR WA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT DINING AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT AREAS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FAN ATTACHED TO WALL FRONT PREP AREA, SOME AREAS OF WALL NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAINTED, AND MUST PROVIDE A DROP CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER FRONT COOKING AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT AND A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, WHERE MEAT IS CUT

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

2012-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained...

minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Violation #40 now corrected.

2012-01-24 Fail Canvass
11
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not main...

minor Sanitation

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

Interior ice machine panel, can opener, storage shelves and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Drainline under three compartment sink right side leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Walk-in cooler condensation line not properly draining. Instructed to have condensation line connected to drain.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible or provided in several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

2010-08-25 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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 PLASTIC BAG USED TO STORE FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LID.-----INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WO...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. (NOTED WITH DRIED F...

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 WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.----- NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOKING AREA, R...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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...

critical Pest Activity

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. NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLER, FRYER, F...

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