SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HACIENDA LA AMISTAD RESTAURANT, CORPORATION.

BEAT. 25/100

1914 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 6, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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

SERIOUSChemical 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPest 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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
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
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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 - -

SERIOUSFood 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

SERIOUSChemical 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. - -

MINORFood 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 -

MINORFood 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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPest 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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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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