Elvia Gama
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-10-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
2025-10-09 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYING AREAS WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KDEEP FRYING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEB...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2605765 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LE...
2024-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-24-23 INSPECTION# 2583936.VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VAL...
2023-10-24 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE OVEN, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER NOT STORED COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE DEEP FRYER SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2023-01-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
2021-07-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
2020-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) STORE IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TOMATOES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE GLOVES AND FROZEN TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR FOODS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
2019-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BATTERY OPERATED SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.A BOTTLE OF SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,5LBS. COOKED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.3F,4LBS. CHICKEN TAMALES 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELO...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED STEAK,1.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,.5LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO,1LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE,2LBS. DICED ONIONS,3/4LBS. DICED TOMATOES,3/4LBS. CILANTRO,1.5LB...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE AND ELECTRICAL PANEL AND KEEP DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2019-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
2019-01-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 88F IN WASHROOM HAND SINKS AND AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS-MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100F AND WATER TEMPERATUR...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
2019-01-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES,FILTER AND HOOD,ALL EQUIPMENT.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS 56.9F , TOILETROOMS 58.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 62.2F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AT 100.0F DURING OPERATION.HOT WATE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TIL...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER
2019-01-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 21 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED A PADDLE AND A LARGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS .PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #10.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED,RINSED AND NOT SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED IN DISH RACK TO BE DRIED.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION SET UP IN LAST COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIOR...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED RICE IN A GLASS CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE AT 105.2F,3LBS. COOKED BEANS IN A POT ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER AT 87.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. DICED TOMATOES AT 47.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #21.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AMD DISH WASHIN...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-09-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-09-12 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/18/17 REPORT#2050611 (33) OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIP...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORED MUTI-USE UTENSILS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN FRONT COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-05-18 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DUST ACCUMULATION ON FOOD ST...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND A...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST ...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
2016-10-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-09-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF FLIES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME 13 FRUIT FLIES, AND 2 DRAIN FLIES, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO ID'S ON MANAGER AT THIS TIME, CAN'T TELL IF HE IS THE CITY MANAGER THAT IS POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. NEED TO PROVIDE ID TO PROVE YOU ARE THE PERSON WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE, MASA SCALE, AND MASA PRESS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, MICROWAVE,FRONT COOLER, FRONT GRILL TABLE,AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.ALSO CLEAN FRONT FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-07-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive grease build up on lower interior or fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found masa build up on walls in rear prep area. Operator stated facility uses power washer every 2 weeks. Instructed to increase frequency to avoid excess...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found cracked tile/baseboard near rear of kitchen by back door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handler certificates for all employees.
2015-10-09 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSEERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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