HACIENDA LA AMISTAD RESTAURANT, CORPORATION.

Chicago Health Dept

1914 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP,WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN FREEZER,DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 (B) OBSERVE LIGHT AT FRONT PREP AREA END CAPS BROKEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,REMOVE DUCT TAPE,ALSO REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 27

2018

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:TWO POUNDS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F; 5# OF COOKED GROUND BEEF MIXED WITH PEAS,CARROTS ETC AT TEMP OF 46.7 TO 48.1F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER . 2# OF FRESH SALMON DEFROSTED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 51.2F, 6# OF COOKED LENTIL AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45.9F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 15 ,VALUE 43 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH-IN FREEZER AT AIR TEMP OF 39.9F, FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS),STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT:COOKED LENTILS,SALMON,HAMBURGERS PATTIES ETC.DEFROSTED FOOD WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE 41F AND BELOW MUST BE KEPT INSIDE REFRIGERATOR OR COOKED."DO NOT REFREEZE DEFROSTED FOOD" TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 ,NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 (A): NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES:COOKED CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF, RAW SALMON,ETC.COOKED FOOD WAS PREPARED AND STORED IN COOLERS AND RAW SALMON IN FREEZER. A FOOD THERMOMETER MUST BE AVAILABLE AND CALIBRATED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 (B): OBSERVE LIGHT AT FRONT PREP AREA END CAPS BROKEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,REMOVE DUCT TAPE,ALSO REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

APR 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHOPPED STEAK STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 49.5F; COOKED CHORIZO ON TOP PREP FRONT TABLE AT TEMP OF 70.9F; COOKED GROUND BEEF STORED ON TOP FRONT PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F.COOKED DICED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE SMALL PREP COOLER(ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT) AT TEMP OF 45F TO 46F.COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46F TO 48.6F;COOKED DICED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.8F.GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 49F.COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP LAST SHELF IN STORAGE /PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 111.1F.FOOD WAS COOKED DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER AND OWNER STATEMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 50,VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN DISH ROOM,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. BROKEN MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

NOV 3

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR OF PREMISES. ALSO, FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND BULBS FOR COOLERS AT REAR OF PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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MAR 10

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/29/15 REPORT#1559668. (33)OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. (36)REAR PREP AREA LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED OVER CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB. (38) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. (45) INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REAR PREP AREA LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED OVER CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND RE-ATTACH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE WALL TO SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING FROM THE TRAP INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE LAYING IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, OUT OF THE ICE.

JUL 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILUP IN THE MEAT FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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