El Tarasco

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS/SPICES. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE IN A CLEAN PROTECTED MANNER

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

REUSING SINGLE SERVICE COUNTRY CROCK BUTTER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BEVERAGE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO SINK (BASEMENT BAR). INSTD TO HAVE PROPERLY ROUTED/DRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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

4-101.13(C) OBSERVED CLAY/CERAMIC CUPS ON PREMISES WITH NO DOCUMENTATION NOR STAMP, MAINTAINING THEM TO BE LEAD-FREE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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

OBSERVED CLAY/CERAMIC CUPS ON PREMISES WITH NO DOCUMENTATION NOR STAMP MAINTAINING THEM TO BE LEAD-FREE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEEP ENCRUSTED GREASE AROUND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580548 DATED 8/23/23 NOT CORRECTED; #47-OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE 55-GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO MAKE AND PREPARE FOODS (SALSA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/STORAGE EQUIPMENT...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE 55 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO MAKE AND PREPARE FOODS (SALSA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP, AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN GRILLS, FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL DOOR GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPIN...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTER FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED ON ALL THE WALLS AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FANS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS (SUGAR, SALT, RICE ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES (MIDDLE BOARD IN PREP AREA, AND NEXT TO DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LOFT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMALS FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA COOKED TO ORDER, AND CEVICHE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS (SUGAR, SALT, RICE ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES (MIDDLE BOARD IN PREP AREA, AND NEXT TO DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LOFT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS, AND BASEMENT STAIR RAILINGS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND UTILITY SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME. WATER DAMAGED WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKED WALL TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, SPLASHES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): **P** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 10/19/20 FROM REPORT 2453491 NOT CORRECTED 51 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SA...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DIRTY UTENSIL IN HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN COOKING/PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN COOKING/PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

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

CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

REVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/18/19 REPORT 2303365 NOT CORRECTED: 41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 43 BOWL BEING STORED IN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROP...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENU. INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMALS FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA COOKED TO ORDER, CEVICHE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BOWL BEING STORED IN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND IF STORING IN FOOD , DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE CAN NOT BE STORED IN FOOD.

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

4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED UNFINISHED CLAY SERVING CUPS AT BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SERVING WARE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP (STAIRS, RAILS, WALLS). INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/6/19 REPORT 2268943 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles ...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide equipment outlined in posted policy on site. Priority foundation violation.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed prepped TCS foods without proper date marking. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date if held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no consumer advisory on menu for undercooked items (eggs). Instructed must provide disclosure and reminder statement for any undercooked items on menu. Priority foundation violation.

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

Observed excessive dirt build up on table can opener in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of the fryer in the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed raw wood ceiling in rear upper storage area. Must seal or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed hole in wall leading downstairs, and along base of wall in hallway in basement. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive grease build up on walls behind the cooking line in kitchen. Must detail clean and san...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified managers.

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVY BLACK STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH R...

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN BASEMENT SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE TWO COOLERS IN THE WAIT STATION HAS RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS BY BOTH GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TAKE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-...

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC SERVING BASKETS USED AS A SCOOP FOR LETTUCE AND STORED IN THE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL WOOD BEHIND THE BARS.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

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

NO VENTILATION FAN IS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET.

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LOWER OUTER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE OUTER LOWER PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT BAR IN BASEMENT AND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IS IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AT BASEMENT BAR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR.

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

OBSERVED URINAL IN BASEMENT LEAKING AT HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN URINAL.

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING URINAL. UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN DRAIN SO THAT URINAL DRAINS PROPERLY.

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNIT,CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE,DEEPFRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST ABOVE PREP TABLES

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE

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

CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR PREP TABLES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO WALL NEAR PREP TABLE HAS PAINT PEELING AND NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT BANQUET AREA HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER KNOB BROKEN OFF UNABLE TO TURN WATER ON AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED7-38-030

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNIT,CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE,DEEPFRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST ABOVE PREP TABLES

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE

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

CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR PREP TABLES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO WALL NEAR PREP TABLE HAS PAINT PEELING AND NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.Found no soap no handpapertowels at exposed handsinks in the kitchen.Must provide,maintain at all times.

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

ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE. THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED. NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVE. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 ATTN. MS.LOPEZ NOTE: CAN NOT USE U...

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

A splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink next to the 3 comp sink,seal raw wooden surfaces at the bar using a non-toxic finish.

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

FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.

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

Light shields and end caps are missing on some of the lights over the kitchen prep area.

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

1st floor mens toilet room mechanical ventilation not working.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler is required.

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

Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN FREEZER. FISH, MUSSELS, CLAMS REFROZEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON PRODUCTS AND ALSO WITH FOUL SMELL. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF SAME. APPROX 50LBS. $100 VALUE. ...

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

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN, REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.,SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP ...

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,COOLERS,

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM,CEILING IN DINING ROOM& BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MOLDED WALL IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,ST...

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...

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN PREP & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS MEXICAN SAUSAGE 48.0 F,COOKED PORK 47.1 F,COOKED RICE 44.6 F,SLICED HAM 44.9 F, COOKED TRIPE 48.2 F. NO TIME...

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.COOKED FOODS,PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS.

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.

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 FROM PREP TABLES.PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.,SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.REPAIR OR REPLA...

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.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,COOLERS,

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM,CEILING IN DINING ROOM& BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MOLDED WALL IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEIL...

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

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...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.