ESQUINA BARRA.

Chicago Health Dept

2700 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

6 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Dec 2020.

Last inspected Dec 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Critical Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT THAT LEADS TO THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. PIPES MUST BE FULLY ENCASED, WITH NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND THE SMALL SIDE BAR THAT IS NEXT TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT LEADS FROM THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE SIDE BAR AND MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. THE CEILING MUST COVER THE AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND ICE MACHINES AND THE AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

OCT 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-033(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REMOVE ELECTRICAL FLY TRAP INSTALLED NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST RELOCATE AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Critical Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT. MUST BE FULLY ENCASED, WITH NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE, FOOD PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

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

OBSERVED TABLEWEAR UTENSILS STORED UPRIGHT IN TRAY IN SERVICE STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS (SPOON, FORKS, ETC.) INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED STRAWS IN CUP ON BAR. MUST PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT OR MISCELLANOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE DISPENSER OR INDIVIDUALLY PREWRAPPED STRAWS.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON COUNTERS AT FRONT PREP AREA (ON THE 2004 N. MILKWAUKEE SIDE). MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC DRAIN PLATE IN HAND SINK IN BAR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, AND DRAINING INTO DUMP SINK BELOW IN SMALL BAR NEAR BACK PATIO. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE SERVICE SINK, WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY IN REAR OF RESTAURANT NEAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTABLES (GARBAGE) INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIDS ON DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINTED. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL BRICK WALL BEHIND SERVER STATION IN REAR OF RESTAURANT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORS UNDER BARS, SERVER STATION AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE ANY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AND LIGHT OVER BASMENT PREP UNDER KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS, WITH PROTECTIVE SHEILDING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

OCT 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON COUNTERS AT FRONT PREP AREA (ON THE 2004 N. MILKWAUKEE SIDE). MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE (IN BAR) IN USE WITHOUT REQUIRED SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED ALL UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED WHEN DISH MACHINE USED. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL GLASSES AT BAR WILL BE TAKEN TO KITCHEN DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTABLES (GARBAGE) INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIDS ON DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINTED. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL BRICK WALL BEHIND SERVER STATION IN REAR OF RESTAURANT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORS UNDER BARS, SERVER STATION AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE ANY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTIN SAME.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GREEN SALSA AT 47.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT FROM THE DISH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A PREP AREA IN ( ICE MACHINE) BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 4LBS. COOKED CORN 47.8F DATED 6/13,6LBS. COOKED BEANS 44.9F DATED 6/12,6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.4F DATED 6/13,2-2LBS. CONTAINERS COOKED GREEN PORK 45.1F-45.3F DATED 6/12,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 46.0F DATED 6/12,4LBS. COOKED BELLY 45.3F DATED 6/12 STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.27LBS.$44.90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DISH WASHING AREA DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER WASTE PIPES.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES OR ENCLOSE PIPES WITH CASING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.SEAL GAPS IN BRICKS AROUND BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AREA.

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JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO BE UNSEALED, ROUGH, AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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