FIESTA MEXICANA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2423 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

Minor Other

56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INVEST IN PROPER RISERS . REPAIR BROKEN LID ON ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER,AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOODS AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING HAND SINKS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN BOTH TOILETS ROOMS TO WASH HANDS. DO NOT USE SIGNS PRESENT ON BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREA ACROSS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM. ORGANIZE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS .MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

NOV 8

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970625 11/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING APPX. "3/4/" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND DINING ROOM AREA DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS .MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

NOV 1

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA,DINING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.APPX/ "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND DINING AREA DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS .MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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MAR 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS THEN HE PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED TACO SHELLS AND THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON APRON THEN GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS (CHEESE,CHIPS,PICO DE GALLO),DISH WASHER HANDLED THE DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES ALL OF THEM DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND WATER DRIPPING ONTO ICE FROM THIS SUBSTANCE.MUST REMOVE ICE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AT THIS TME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,SOUP.ETC.)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:35 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN,LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING HANDLE ON BAR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PIPES,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,DISH RACK,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN SOUTH DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN & FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN MAIN KITCHEN,IN DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALL IN DINING AREA WHERE SILVER WARE IS STORED IN BIN ON TABLE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

FEB 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF TO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WITH A LARGE GALLON BOTTLE OF DUSHWASHING DETERGENT WITHIN HAND SINK BLOCKING IT. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION AND HOT AND COLD WATER WERE TURNED ON FROM UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT. LARGE GALLON DISH WASHING SOAP WAS REMOVED FROM HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LID TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH LID IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY PINK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR NOT CURRENTLY IN USE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH NO RUNNING WATER. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITHIN COOLING PROCESS STORED WITHIN ICE BATH DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FEB 13

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE TORN WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE DISCOLORED AND WORN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. HEAVY BUILD UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. DRAIN IN WAIT AREA IN NEED OF COVERING TO ELIMINATE TRASH BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 2

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 48.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACT AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.1F, 10 LBS BEEF AT 49.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $80.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE DIRTY TOWEL AS LINER FOR STEAM TABLE PREP BOARD. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE ON RIGHT SIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM DIPPER WELL DOES NOT REACH FLOOR DRAIN. MUST EXTEND TO PROPERLY DRAIN INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

OCT 16

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 43.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 49.8F, SALSA AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.6F, COOKED RICE AT 49.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $300. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVES ABOVE THE LINE COOLER, INSIDE DOORS OF COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DIPPER WELL FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT IT HAS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER TO IT.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ONSITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED AT STORE DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-26-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. #43-ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP AND STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL OR PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING/EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO COLD WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 26

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN NEWLY INSTALLED DRY WALL AT SERVER/COOKS FOOD WINDOW.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE REMOVED VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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