Garcia'S Inc
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-07-15 Pass Complaint 10 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: PLASTIC BINS OF TORTILLAS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CAKE SLICES BAKED ON-SITE SOLD IN TO-GO CONTAINERS MISSING IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SUCH AS THE NAME OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, THE ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, AND A LIST OF BASIC INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE LABELIN...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE AND FOOD SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE FOODS AND SOME WITHOUT HANDLES INVERTED FROM FOOD. MUST HAVE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE BAR SMALL WHITE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (UNDERSIDE, BRUSH STORAGE BIN) OF BAR AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BU...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SURFACES OF THE PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE REAR PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR VENT COVER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. ---- NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN PREP AREAS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2025-06-06 Pass Complaint 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: PLASTIC BINS OF TORTILLAS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE AND FOOD SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE FOODS AND SOME WITHOUT HANDLES INVERTED FROM FOOD. MUST HAVE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE BAR SMALL WHITE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SURFACES OF THE PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE REAR PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR VENT COVER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. ---- NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN PREP AREAS...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2024-04-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12--Observed storage of food service equipment and other items for use near and below waste lines that are not properly shielded in basement area near walk in coolers. Instructed manager to appropriately shield waste lines to intercept potentia...
2024-04-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to inform and provide acknowledgement of health policy to all employees with a signature and to maintain as required with all new hires. Priority foundation...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no handwashing sign located in the handwashing sink at employee bathroom in basement preparation area. Instructed manager to provide proper handwashing signage.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Observed improper cold holding temperatures of TCS foods inside of kitchen 2 door prep line cooler near to go service area. The following items were observed to be above 41F: chicken at 44.4F; steak at 45.6F; sliced tomatoes at 45.7F; chile rellenos ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Observed 2 door reach in cooler located in prep area adjacent to go service area with an ambient internal air temperature at 44.7F. The cooler was used to store TCS foods such as chicken and sliced tomatoes. Instructed manager to repair and maintain ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Observed no working thermometer in reach in cooler at front prep line. Manager provided a replacement at time of inspection.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Observed dry goods storage bins in prep area to not have common food items labeled on exterior. Instructed manager to label all storage bins with the common name of the contents.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Observed storage of food service equipment and other items for use near and below waste lines that are not properly shielded in basement area near walk in coolers. Instructed manager to appropriately shield waste lines to intercept potential drips.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Observed utensils stored with food contact surfaces in contact with handles at to go service area. Instructed manager to invert and store all utensils with handles facing up for access.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed shelves in the walk in meat cooler in basement as well as in the basement prep area to be peeling and rusty. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged shelves for shelves with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed damaged gaskets at the reach in cooler in prep area adjacent to the to go service as well as damaged gaskets in the reach in cooler in the bar area in dining area. Instructed manager to replace damaged gaskets.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed heavy food residue and debris in the gaskets of the display cooler in the to go service area as well as dust and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any food residue and debris build up.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Observed the food prep sink located immediately at the entrance of the basement to have a leak from the drain below the sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain prep sink in good repair.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Observed the employee bathroom located in the basement preparation area to not be self closing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a functional self closing device on bathroom door.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed storage of unused slicer and storage bins in basement of facility, as well as storage of employee personal items on shelves in the dishwashing area on main level. Instructed manager to maintain or remove any unnecessary items.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed mops stored within buckets at the utility sink area under stairs in basement. Instructed manager to invert or store mops appropriately for drying.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed a missing filter in the overhead exhaust system in the grilling prep area adjacent to the to go service area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain exhaust filters.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed one dimly lit light bulb in the walk in meat cooler in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to replace light bulb to provide an appropriate intensity within walk in cooler.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Previous core violations from inspection report #2581705, 9/14/2023 not corrected. #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS NEAR THE DISH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH CHIPPED FINISH AND RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. ...
2023-09-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS NEAR THE DISH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH CHIPPED FINISH AND RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
2022-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 9 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE FAMILY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND THE BAR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. ...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. ...
2021-06-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2021-06-14 Fail Complaint 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SALSA AT 47.3F, MILK AT 49.5F, COOKED BEANS AT 54.3F, EGGS AT 46.4F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 48.6F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER METHOD. REMINDER STATEMENT MU...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED A SPOON TO SERVE CEVICHE STORED INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
2020-10-08 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN AND DURABLE ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA BEHIND REGISTERS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
2019-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
ESTABLISHMENT WITH CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT MISSING SOME CLEANING SUPPLIES . INSTRUCT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 BIG COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SIBK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSEREVED ALL CLEANING MATERIAL(BROOMS, DUST PANS, SHOVEL, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR ALL CLEANING MATERIALS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER ROOM WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE TEQUILA STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
2018-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.13-FOUND ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BAR STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17-CEILING VENT COVER IN THE FAMILY WASHROOM AND LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER BY THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ABOVE THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MU...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-SOME OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CLASS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE.
2017-12-26 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed sour mix stored in the basement under an exposed waste water pipe. Instructed facility to relocate mix or to shield or enclose items under waste pipes and to maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floor of the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a leak under the drain pipe of the middle compartment at the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
2017-02-27 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH RUST.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 3 ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL KITCHEN/BAR COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC,MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS ALSO,REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PIECES OF UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-17 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH RUST.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 3 ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS ALSO,REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HAND SINKS INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PIECES OF UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND HAVE INVERTED, NOT INSIDE THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
2016-02-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-02-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOUND 20LBS OF COOKED BEEF (BARBACOA) AT 49.6F. ALSO IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOUND 3LBS OF DESSERTS (CHEESECAKE, TRES LECHES, RED VELVET, AND CARROT CAKE) AT 45.7F AND 1LB OF PREPARED SALSAS AT 42.6F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DI...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOODHANDLER TOUCHING PANTS, WIPING GLOVED HANDS ON TOWEL HANGING FROM APRON, AND THEN HANDLING FOOD WITH SAME GLOVES ON, ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODHANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POINT OF POSSIBLE...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS FACING LINCOLN AVENUE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREPPED FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OT THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TH...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN ON SITE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION AND TO MAINTAIN.
2015-01-30 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NUMBER 4, LOCATED IN BASEMENT, NEEDS RESEALED, AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NUMBER 3, NOT CLEAN TOP AREA, FIRST FLOOR AREA, AND SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLER NUMBER 3, IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WHERE NEEDED,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORED BELONGS IN LOCKERS OR DESIGNATED AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-06-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND FREEZER BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES UN DER PREP TABLE, FAN GUARDS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND THROUGHT PREP AREA FLOOR MATS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVRE GREASE BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MACHINE CONDENSATION LINES NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LINES DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAIN.
2013-03-14 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER USE FOR SAUCE/SALSAS AT FRONT AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS COVERNIG FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STOR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MAIN 3COMPT. SINK AT REAR OF 2ND PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZE.
2012-07-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TOP LOADER MARGARITA (TAYLOR) MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (ON TOP/ABOVE) FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE SAID EQUIPMENT. MARGARITA MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR I...
2012-07-02 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TOP LOADER MARGARITA (TAYLOR) MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (ON TOP/ABOVE) FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE SAID EQUIPMENT. MARGARITA MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR I...
2012-06-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA OF BASEMENT FOR PREPARING MARGARITA INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL HAND SINK OR REMOVE THE SAID PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE FOOD CARTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.---------MUST SEAL GAP-OPENING IN BETWEEN WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING (LIGHT FIXTURES, VENT COVERS ETC.) WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPART...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TOP LOADER MARGARITA (TAYLOR) MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (ON TOP/ABOVE) FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE SAID EQUIPMENT. MARGARITA MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR I...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
2011-06-23 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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