SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANCISCO BONILLA.

BEAT. 47/100

3648 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 7, 2014 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 7
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AND WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR (UNFINISHED, HOLES, ETC) BEHIND LARGE MIXERS (EAST WALL). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT FREE OF DEBRIS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS OUT IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHTS.

SEP 29
2014
FAILED
5 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

LIVE ROACHES (5) NOTED CRAWLING ON WALLS ON PREMISES. LIVE FRUIT FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS

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

WALL AND WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR (UNFINISHED, HOLES, ETC) BEHIND LARGE MIXERS (EAST WALL). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT FREE OF DEBRIS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS OUT IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHTS.

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

JUL 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE BAKERS TWO DOOR COOLER HAS A LEAKING CONDENSER PAN, REPAIR THE COOLER SO THE WATER IS CONTAINED.

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

THE CENTRAL PREP AREA HAS LOOSE DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS OF LOOSE DEBRIS.

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

THERE IS A CLEAN WATER LEAK ON THE FLOOR FROM THE NORTH WALL FLOWING DOWN THE FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR THE LEAK.

DEC 12
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR CEILING ABOVE TWO COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND KITCHEN. REATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE LIGHTSHIELD IN PROOFER.

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

REPAIR TOILET HANDLE ON TOILET.

OCT 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 4
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/04/11.NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR & ON PROOFING BOX DOORS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE & UNDER PREP TABLES,OVER 2 COMP SINKS,CARD BOARD & PAPER. & PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PROOFING BOX DOORS & INSIDE OF 5 DOOR COOLER,LEGS OF PREP TABLE,TAPE FROM SURFACES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CAN OPENER,DOOR GASKETS,SINKS,COOLERS,GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FLOOR MIXERS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM ,BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 22
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547676 9/15/11 #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE DRAIN FLIES & LIVE ANTS ALSO HOWEVER OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INFESTATION AT GREASE TRAP AT 2 - COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALLS & PIPES IN SAME AREA,INSIDE DOOR JAM OF REACH IN COOLER,IN CRACKS & CREVICES AT WALL NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON UPPER WALL OVER FLOOR MIXERS.MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AREAS.PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION # 14.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR & ON PROOFING BOX DOORS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE & UNDER PREP TABLES,OVER 2 COMP SINKS,CARD BOARD & PAPER. & PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PROOFING BOX DOORS & INSIDE OF 5 DOOR COOLER,LEGS OF PREP TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CAN OPENER,DOOR GASKETS,SINKS,COOLERS,GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FLOOR MIXERS.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM ,BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 15
2011
FAILED
8 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.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED,DRAIN PIPE AT HAND SINK IS DISCONNECTED WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IT POURS OUT ON TO FLOOR.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON HAND SINK .A ADDITIONAL HAND SINK ON SITE IN ADJACENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINK & REPAIR OTHER SINK & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee 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.OBSERVED NO TOWELS & SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & ALL 3- HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINKS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 25 ON WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT & LIVE ANTS MORE THAN 30 CRAWLING IN & OUT OF HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR & ON PROOFING BOX DOORS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE & UNDER PREP TABLES & PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PROOFING BOX DOORS.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CAN OPENER.

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.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FLOOR MIXERS.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM ,BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

SEP 7
2010
PASSED
6 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BAKED GOODS STORAGE BOXES, CARTS, LARGE MIXERS AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PRODUCTION AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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 SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER MAIN PREP AREA 2PART SINK.

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