Chicago
18
BEAT

El Taconazo Restaurant

2350 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 5 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
5 passed
Last Inspected
2015-09-18
Pass Rate
29%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2015, 2015, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 68 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Advertisement · 300×250
🧽
Sanitation critical 68×
🐀
Pest Activity critical 15×
🌡
Food Temperature critical 11×
🚰
Plumbing & Waste minor
📦
Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
📌
Other serious
🔧
Facility Condition minor
🧼
Employee Hygiene critical
📋
Documentation & Training serious
2015-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY TAGGED PREP COOLER BEING USED AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CH...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 55.6F AND DICED TOMATOES 53.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1567122 18-REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9-3-15 NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, PORK, SOUP, ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, GRILLS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN CUSTOMER WA...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS AND REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-09-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN/MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRIT...

critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 56.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER AND BEEF TONGUE 65.5F STORED ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, A...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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 40-50 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537691 ON 5-6-15. 35-REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, PORK, SOUP, ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, GRILLS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN STAFF WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS AND REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537416 ON 4-28-15 29:32-RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LOOSE GASKETS AT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASH ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN JUICE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE BOWLS, PLATES, CUPS, ETC AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE.

2015-04-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

KITCHEN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-0...

critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW STEAK 54.7F AND SLICED TOMATOES 51.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LS $20. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED SINK FILLED WITH SAUCER AND SALSA BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINKS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATIO...

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493599 ON 8-14-14. 32-RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LOOSE GASKETS AT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SPLAS...

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. MAINTAIN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN STAFF WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOODS AND REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN JUICE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE BOWLS, PLATES, CUPS, ETC AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-28-15.

2014-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF LIVER,BREADED BEEF, PORK CHORIZO AND DICED ONIONS ETC. NO TIME...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED COOKED FOODS AND RAW MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.7F-55.7F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAI...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LOOSE GASKETS AT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,SIDES OF HOOD COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQU...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED,MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVINGS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
8
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAKS,BEANS,RICE,PREPARING STEAK TORTAS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LOOSE GASKETS AT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,SIDES OF HOOD COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQU...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED,MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVINGS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-01-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER UNITS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DOOR AND WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CAN OPENER AT PR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER SHELF.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK (UNIT RUSTY).

2012-02-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

The cooler fans are still greasy, and the wood racks are being replaced soon.

minor Sanitation

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

The baseboards behind the grill have been resealed, continue sealing the rest of the baseboards.

minor Sanitation

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

Continue to clean the bathroom walls and towel holder.

2012-02-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 5 live cockroaches were found around and under shelvi...

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. The front walk in cooler has grease buildup on the fan shield and the rear walk in cooler wood racks are dirty and u...

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. The floors and baseboards around the kitchen have grease buildup in the corners, clean the floors from corner to corner. Repair the wate...

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. The bathroom walls and towel holder are dirty, clean and reseal so said areas are sanitary and easy to maintain.

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. The missing light shields under the cooking hood and in the back kitchen need to be re...

2011-11-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
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. REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT THE WALKIN COOLERS SHELVES AND INSIDE DOORS, SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER ALL TH...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

2011-11-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. TH...

critical Pest Activity

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT #166385 MAY/03/2011 NOW SERIOUS 7-4...

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. REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT WALKIN COOLERS SHELVES AND INSIDE DOORS, SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER ALL THE PR...

minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WEST WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE DIRT BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

2011-05-03 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SOME FOODS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SAME.

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. CLEAN THE TOPS, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. SCRAP AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL ...

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. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND STORE ROOMS HAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

2011-01-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
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. REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND DOOR,PREP TABLES, A...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. SOME BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

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. PEPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

2010-12-22 Fail Complaint
7
serious Sanitation

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

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED A PIN HOLE IN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & DOOR,PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP& HOT WATER TANK I...

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.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,VENTS.

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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM & NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES & TILE BEHIND,SERVICE COUNTER,NEAR REAR DOOR,DINING AREA,FRONT WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING P...

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.REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

2010-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint-Fire Re-inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT TWO OF THREE HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. OWNER HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS TO SUPPLY SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT SAID SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND VARIOUS COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS-ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WHEN STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD LINING THROUGH OUT PREP SHELVES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. REPLACE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DARK BLACK STAINS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AT JUICE BEVERAGE AREA-PROVIDE RACK FOR EA...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE MUST BE LOCKED TO PROTECT FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING NEXT TO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, HOODS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHEL...

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

critical Pest Activity

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL LOOSE AND UNATTACHED WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR BY WASHROOM AND DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN, PAINT OR RPLACE ALL UNC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR EXHAUST FAN(S) IN WASHROOM(S)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT -MUST EITHER REMOVE SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE HOOD WITH A LARGER ONE THAT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND AT PIPING UNDER LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND OUTSIDE P...

2010-08-11 Fail Short Form Fire-Complaint
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

FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES AT JUICE BEVERAGE PREP AREA AROUND BANANAS, MULTI-USE CUPS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5 FRUIT FLIES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM, 4 HOUSE FLIES AT REAR EXIT DOOR BY ONION STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FLYING IN DRY STOTAGE AREA. ALSO, OPE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND VARIOUS COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS-ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WHEN STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD LINING THROUGH OUT PREP SHELVES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. REPLACE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DARK BLACK STAINS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AT JUICE BEVERAGE AREA-PROVIDE RACK FOR EA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR & INTERIOR DOOR OF COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT ALL WOOD SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AND BASE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. RE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, HOODS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHEL...

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT

critical Pest Activity

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL LOOSE AND UNATTACHED WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR BY WASHROOM AND DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN, PAINT OR RPLACE ALL UN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR EXHAUST FAN(S) IN WASHROOM(S)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT -MUST EITHER REMOVE SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE HOOD WITH A LARGER ONE THAT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND AT PIPING UNDER LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND OUTSID...

2010-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AT 465.7 DEGREES, COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.7 DEGREES- BOTH UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

critical Food Temperature

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

SHRIMP SOUP-48.8 DEGREES(COOKED 5-23-10), COOKED STEAK-101.6 DEGREES, COOKED PORK-75.3 DEGREES, SOUP-45.6 DEGRREES(COOKED 5-23-10)-ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND COOLED FROM 140 DEGREES TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS-F...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED A PINKISH LOOKING SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE FROM INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND VARIOUS COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS-ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WHEN STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR & INTERIOR DOOR OF COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT ALL WOOD SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AND BASE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. RE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, HOODS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHEL...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT

critical Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL LOOSE AND UNATTACHED WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR BY WASHROOM AND DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN, PAINT OR RPLACE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING DINING AREA. REPLAC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR EXHAUST FAN(S) IN WASHROOM(S)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT -MUST EITHER REMOVE SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE HOOD WITH A LARGER ONE THAT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA.

100
Miceli'S Deli & Food Mart
100
Burger King #10345
73
Amazing Edibles
67
Don Pedro Carnitas
18
Buffalo Wings and Rings

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.