Chicago
18
BEAT

Esquina Del Sabor Catrocho

2535 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 13 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
13
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-04
Pass Rate
23%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-04)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2024, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 52 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 52×
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Documentation & Training critical 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical 14×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-09-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN PEELING PLANTAINS WITH BARE HANDS, WIPING HIS FACE WITH THE BACK OF HIS HAND, THEN THROWING AWAY SCRAPS FROM THE BUCKET INTO THE KITCHEN TRASH CAN, A...

critical Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED DISHES IN KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY BEING WASHED DUE TO NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP AND USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE WHEN WASHING DISHES TO...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HATS/ HAIR NETS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN A WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER SHELVING. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES WITH SHELF LINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLE...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, A BUILDUP OF GREASE SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UNDERCOMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINT...

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK 74.8�F, KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.7�F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.5�F, AND HANDSINK 74.1�F IN ICE MACHINE ROOM, REAR HANDSINK 71.6�F, AND REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 73.6�F, 1 COMPA...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED CRATES PILED NEXT TO GREASE DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS BETWEEN GATE AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING: SOUTHWEST SEATING AREA, 2 ALONG WEST WALL OF DINING HALL, HOLE IN CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM, HOLES AT BASE OF FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM, BROKEN CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM, HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF MENS WAS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S WASHROOM VENT, VENT ABOVE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, BOTH VENTS IN KITCHEN,

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY: COOLERS, FRYERS, TREADMILL, AND AC UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2598624 CONDUCTED ON 08/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED (55)...HOWEVER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT WAS TURNED OFF AND...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY. SUMMARY POSTED WAS FROM JULY 06, 2023. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 8/05/24. INSTRUCTED MUST POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERA...

2024-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED BROWN PAPER OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE POSTED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN. BROWN PAPER WAS COVERING BOTH DOORS WITH A HADNWRITTEN NOTE (SPANISH) POSTED ON TOP OF THE PAPER. PAPER WAS REMOVED DURING REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PREVIOUSLY NOT TO MOV...

2024-08-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:40AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:40AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DORIS MOLINA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 77.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 75.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2024-07-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DORIS MOLINA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY UTENSILS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 50LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.2-52.4F, 20LBS OF FISH RANGING FROM 65.0F-70F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION I...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 72.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL AS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE ADJACENT PARTY ROOM WITH BAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2023-06-28 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY USING AN ASTERISK OR STAR TO LINK THE FOOD TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE ADJACENT PARTY ROOM WITH BAR. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2022-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND INSIDE THE DESSERT GLAS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SHOPPING CART, TREADMILL, BROKEN EQUIPMENT) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS,...

2022-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM; MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THE PREVIOUS HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA BROKE AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, RAW BEEF, EGGS, AND PICO DE GALLO (CUT TOMATO) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CON...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN UNSEALED MATERIAL AND UNSEALED WOOD USED AS DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITAT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND INSIDE THE DESSERT GLAS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL AS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SHOPPING CART, TREADMILL, BROKEN EQUIPMENT) STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY T...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/7/2021 REPORT #2497894 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDL...

2021-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION#2497589 ON 03/31/2021. #57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE #58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER...

2021-03-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHRAGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE OR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARI ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPATMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES .MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIXING SOLUTION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 01/28/2019 INSPECTION REPORT2359#2359559. # 10. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. #51 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAN...

2020-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION I...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY C...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12. Inspector Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SI...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2020-01-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR AND TUBING OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-...

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAI...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

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Cielito Lindo Restaurant Inc
100
Yummy'S Grill
57
Mi Linda Costa Chica Inc.
71
Alex LA Michoacana
44
Happy Cake LA Baguette

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