SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC.

BEAT. 23/100

6983 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · passed

Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 24
2026
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND MICE DROPPING AT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS.(OBSERVED 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT STORAGE AREAS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL INSIDE REAR STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 1-21-2025 UPON MY RETURN SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WE OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT REAR STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C). CONSOLITED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

REPLACE POROUS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO STORAGE AREA AT REAR HALLWAY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" BOTTOM OPENING.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXCESS RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING URINAL AND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED

APR 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-- MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)-- NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

: 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-- NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-304.11- VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 AND #25 FROM 8-26-22 REPORT #2562856 NOT CORRECTED. #60--#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. THE MANAGER ON SITE OBTAINED A RECEIPT FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD HANDLER CLASS. BULK CONTAINERS WERE LABELED, AND FLOORS WERE CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION. #25- OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. A CORRECT MENU AND CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS WAS CREATED DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE EGG DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 26
2022
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THE COOK ON THE GRILL LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED TACOS/TORTILLAS, READY-TO-EAT BREAD FOR TORTAS, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE FOR TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVES WERE WORN. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT. THE MANAGER OBTAINED AND PROVIDED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-21 REPORT #2531839 NOT CORRECTED.#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 23
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,ETC.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 10
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

JAN 31
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY (MISSING PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING THE CLEANING PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261255 DATED 1/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING TACOS (RTE FOOD) FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP DICED TOMATOES, DICED ONIONS, AND OTHER CONDIMENTS AND PUT ON TOP THE MEAT FOR TACO AND GAVE TO THE CUSTOMER. MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS SUCH: TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE USE-GLOVES,ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES(KETCHUP,MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE CHEST COOLER ON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXCESS URINE(FOUL ODOR),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE (HALLWAY BY THE BASEMENT DOOR), AND BASEMENT AREA SWEEP AND ELEVATE ITEMS INCLUDED RAW WOOD ELEVATE 6" ABOVE THE THE FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TWO WHOLE COOKED BEEF TOUNGUES AT TEMP OF 123.3F;DICED BEEF TOUNGE AT TEMP OF 121.7F;DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 123.3F,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE.FOOD WAS COOKED THE ON 1-2-18 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOUND CUT IN HALF LARGE AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 68.6F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON TOP THE PIPES INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES.

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

SWEEP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR

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

URINAL AND WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRESENTLY OBSERVED:PREP TABLE, STANDING BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD,KNIVES ECT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT MENTIONED LOCATION OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. TWO BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE WITH WORKING STOPPERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

DEC 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE/BEANS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN HVAC ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOODS.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS TO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. NOTED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET.

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

CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

MAR 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED KNIVES AND SPATULA BEING STORED IN SEAM BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE SPATULA.

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH GROVES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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

NOTED CEILING PANELS IN STAFF RESTROOM STAINED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

OCT 25
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER A PREP TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS WHEN STORED AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OR REPAIR. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND CUTTING BOARD, AND REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT, FOIL IS PROHIBITED, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR STORAGE, STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, AND SMALL ROOM OFF KITCHEN WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED DOOR ON STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON REAR WALL BY GRINDER, MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. DOOR TO SAME TOILET ROOM HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM, AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP, AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2016
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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON REAR WALL BY GRINDER, MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. DOOR TO SAME TOILET ROOM HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM, AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.3F.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-18-15.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.6F.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER,POUNDS 10,VALUE 15.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD BASE OF PASTOR SPIT UNIT WITH POROUS SURFACE AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

SOME WATER AND RUST INSIDE THE POP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELF BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE/MEAT AND DRY PEPPER GRINDER WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON SOAP DISPENSER AIR FRESHENER AND HAND DRYING DEVICE IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN SURFACE OF THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 1
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2014
FAILED
2 violations2 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

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND TILES WARPED WITH HOLES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REPLACED/SEALED TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.

JUN 18
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FOOD NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS(DATE,PRODUCTS ETC.).

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

CARDBOARD ARE USED ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

OPENED WINDOW INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA SCREEN HAS HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA AND WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE LIDS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND LIDS. RELOCATE POTS AND STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY.

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

WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 27
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F TO 57.8F, FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER AIR TEMP OF 38.9F),MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-19-12. ALSO 40, ONE OUNCE EACH OF SALSA(RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 52.6F,STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 50.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED AT PRESENT TIME. BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15 VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE LID NOT CLOSED,FRONT GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GANGWAY AND REAR PATIO USED BY THE BUSINESS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DOG FECES IN GANG WAY,IN FRONT OF BASEMENT DOOR AND ON DUST PAN,FLIES ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT. ALSO BREAD ON GROUND WITH INSECTS AND ANTS ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN(LARGE HOLES,AND MISSING PART OF LIDS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 15,2011;REPORT #585400 32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR THRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET BY TOILET BOWLS. ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND STORE ELSEWHERE. 41- REMOVE UN-USED REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN. FOUND TODAY COOLER IN USE WITH AIR TEMP OF 50.5F(FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

LABEL AND DATED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS.

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

SWEEP DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE STAIRCASE,ALSO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED, INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL.

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

FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE

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

REMOVE CEILING TILE STORED INSIDE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE, BY THE BASEMENT DOOR.

JUN 15
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN ALL 3TOILETS. MUST REPAIR RUST ON WALK COOLER FLOOR METAL COVERING,AND RUST ON SHELVES IN SAME WALK IN COOLER.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,REPAIR BROKEN SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE.ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APPRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS IN TOILET AND STORE ELSEWHERE. MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE WHICH IS DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT KITCHEN,IF ABOVE DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN,OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR TRASH CONTAINERS IN TOILETS BY TOILET BOWLS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR AREAS,AND MISSING TILE ON COUNTER AT FRONT PREP.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN,AND KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-USED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,AND DAMAGED WOOD CUTTING TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS FOR WIPECLOTHS THERE,TO USE IN WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP COUNTED DURING OPERATIONS.

JUL 1
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.

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. non food contact surfaces of front counter in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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. floors under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, bathrooms, hallway, shall be repair/replaced. walls that had peeling paint in rear storage areas shall be repair.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken, missing light shields in prep areas shall be provided. light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and dining areas need cleaning.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and dining areas not clean need cleaning.

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