APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3205 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIP-LOC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 2-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WOK STATION IN KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS BY PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBIS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR.
FEB 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES ESPECIALLY UNDER THE GRILL, AND GREASE FROM THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
JUN 292016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THREE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO REATTACH LADIES RESTROOM CABINET DOOR. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING TILES BEING HELD UP WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK, AND 1 COMP. SINK ALONG WALL BY MOP SINK DRAINING INTO THE MOP SINK, IMPROPER DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SINK AND 1 COMP. SINK RUNNING INTO A PROPER DRAIN, NOT THE MOP SINK.
DEC 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).
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DEC 142015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER AND FURNACE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNERS UNDER DVD EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRIVATE DINING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG REFRIGERATOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546506 ON 5-28-15 32-REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 35-REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER,PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).
MAY 282015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 182015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED VEGETABLES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD AND PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUL 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.
JUL 152014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside Mahoney grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353391 DATED:06/27/2013. 33 CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. 09/27/2013 34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD. 09/27/2013 36 MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 09/27/2013 40 MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. 09/27/2013 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/22/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7- 42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SECTION OF SOUTHEAST CORNER CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEED CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
JUN 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
SEP 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT LINE WORK TABLE TOP IS FULL OF HARD TO CLEAN GAPS, REPAIR SAID TABLETOP SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER IS IN THE WAY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE HOT LINE KITCHEN, THE COOLER WAS MOVED AT THIS TIME, KEEP THE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR FOOD HANDLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR HAS GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE WOKS AND THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE A FLAT TOP THAT WILL CATCH FOOD AND DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND COVE THE TILE SO IT CLEANS UP EASILY.
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