SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FALCOZ GROUP.

BEAT. 45/100

2908 W LAKE ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2010 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTH WITH CITY CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
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. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

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

Inspector Comments: REPAIR ALL INOPERATIVE LIGHTING AND REPAIR THE PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Replace the missing hot water faucet handle in the three compartment sink.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean and degrease the entire premises and remove the rancid grease odor from the premises.

JUL 15
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.Move all storage 6 inches off of the floor in order to maintain sanitary conditions. Clean and maintain the walls, ceiling and window sill above the steamtable clean and sanitary at all times. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINORSanitation
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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

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

REPAIR ALL INOPERATIVE LIGHTING AND REPAIR THE PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Replace the missing hot water faucet handle in the three compartment sink.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean and degrease the entire premises and remove the rancid grease odor from the premises.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.

JUL 8
2010
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS TURNED OFF BECAUSE THE DRAIN LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR, A PLUMBER CAME OUT AND REPLACED THE TRAP AT THIS TIME SO IT IS FUNCTIONAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE UNUSED WOODEN COOLER AND THE FLOOR OF THE BATHROOM, A MOUSE HOLE IS INSIDE SAID COOLER AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ACCROSS FROM THE COOLER NEED TO BE SEALED UP. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RODENT PROOF THE REAR SCREEN DOOR BECAUSE THE BACK DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR VENTILATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING AND RUNNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND STREET. THREE, FIVE GALLON BUCKETS OF GREASE ARE STORED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GREASE AND HAVE THE GREASE CONTAINER REPAIRED SO THE DOOR CLOSES TIGHT.

MINORSanitation
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.Move all storage 6 inches off of the floor in order to maintain sanitary conditions. Clean and maintain the walls, ceiling and window sill above the steamtable clean and sanitary at all times. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR ALL INOPERATIVE LIGHTING AND REPAIR THE PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS..

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Replace the missing hot water faucet handle in the three compartment sink.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean and degrease the entire premises and remove the rancid grease odor from the premises.

APR 7
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager present upon entry while sausages and beef patties were being cooked.

MINORSanitation
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.Move all storage 6 inches off of the floor in order to maintain sanitary conditions. Clean and maintain the walls, ceiling and window sill above the steamtable clean and sanitary at all times.

MINORSanitation
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.Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

MAR 15
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager present upon entry while sausages and beef patties were being cooked.

MINORSanitation
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. Move all storage 6 inches off of the floor in order to maintain sanitary conditions. Clean and maintain the walls, ceiling and window sill above the steamtable clean and sanitary at all times.

MINORSanitation
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. Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

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MAR 5
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 40 mouse droppings found in the unused walk-in cooler, under the dunnage racks and a hole was found under the bathroom sink. Clean up all evidence of rodent activity.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. The certified manager showed up half an hour after the inspection began.

MINORSanitation
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. Repair or replace the damaged prep cooler.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.

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