Evita Argentinian Steakhouse
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2024-02-14 Pass Short Form Complaint 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CRAWL SPACE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2024-02-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CRAWL SPACE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2024-02-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE T...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CRAWL SPACE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2023-05-17 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED BANDSAW AT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
2022-11-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF,CHICKEN,FISH ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES AL...
2021-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR (LEFT SIDE). MUST INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT UNDER MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN BATHROOM (LEFT SIDE). MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
2020-12-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED AT SERVER STATION AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LINENS AND DRY GOODS STORED ON GROUND IN CLOSET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 UNUSED REFRIGERATORS AND AN UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2268923 DATED 3/5/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD H...
2019-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINK
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIOR...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST COVER ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION STORAGE IN BAR AND WAITRESS STATION AREA
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX BATHROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-02-08 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED/MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL VENT COVER BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST SEAL. HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND PIPING AT THE 2ND FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. LEAK UNDER THE SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-02-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CERTIFIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUOS FOOD INCLUDING STEAK IS PREPARRED COOKED ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW TEM DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AT TIME OF LICENSING NOT WORKING AND NOT BEING USED. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BLOCKING PERSON WASHING DISHES FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK AT OTHER END OF KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK FORPERSON WASHING DISHES ...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL STAFF WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
2016-08-02 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UPSTAIRS WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-24 Fail License CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED NO GRILL INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR WITH BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR AND NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP A...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING. DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE NOT OVERFLOWING AND COMPLETLY COVERED AND RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED NO GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH 2 FRYERS ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST HAVE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT HOSTESS AREA, OBSERVED RAW WOOD RAILS IN SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS MADE OF RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NEEDED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT INCLUDING STEAM TABLE,ICE MACHINE, REFIRGERATOR, AND EXCESS SHELVING AND WOOD PILES. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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