Chicago
21
BEAT

Hong Kong Restaurant

2757 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
12 passed
Last Inspected
2023-03-29
Pass Rate
50%
9 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-03-29)
Failed 9 inspections (2023, 2022, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 79 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 79×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Other critical 12×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2023-03-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING SO AS SHELVES TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE 60

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING EXPIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/7/22 REPORT 2568149 NOT CORRECTED 37 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 47: M...

2022-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDE AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVEN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON LEDGE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ROOM,...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDE AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN (BOXES,ETC)

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALL BEHIND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED AND WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2021-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 47.0F, SHRIMP 47.1F, BEEF 47.2F, EGGS 47.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES OF WOK STATION AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALL BEHIND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED AND WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

2019-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKED COOKED CHICKEN, EGGROLLS PRE COOKED ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT 41*F OR BELOW, SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CON...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD (ie. RICE, FLOUR, etc.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP/WORK TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE SIDE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL ALSO BEHIND MICROWAVE. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE FREEZER.

2018-03-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.

2018-03-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.

critical Pest Activity

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

HOLE/CRACK NOTED IN CEMENT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO IN FLOOR LOCATED AT EAST SIDE OF DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER ON STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO RICE COOKER. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE SHELVES.

2017-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-10-06 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1938126 DATE 7/6/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 9/24/2016. # 32 OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER TOP WITH DUST TAPE ON THE CORNERS, AND DUST TAPE AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, IF EDGES ARE SHARP NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND 3 DOOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING FOOD SPLASHES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 7/24/2017, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

2016-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1937504 ON 6/24/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WASHROOM FLOOR AND HVAC CLOSET FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR HEAVILY DUCT TAPED AND THE OTHER HAD CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOORS FOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WASHROOM FLOOR AND HVAC CLOSET FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR HEAVILY DUCT TAPED AND THE OTHER HAD CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOORS FO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.

2015-09-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,OR IE. BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-06-17 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR REACH IN COOLER IN BACK STORAGE ROOM WITH BROKEN INTERIOR TOP COVER. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP INTERIOR COVER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF STOVE AND AROUND ALL BURNERS OF STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN STOVE AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE STOVE UNCELAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODS. ALL HOOD VENTS NEED TO BE INTACT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN.

2013-04-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA NEAR SHELVES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE.CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF DUST BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA HOLE OBSERVED ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND CHEST COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA

2012-12-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP

2012-12-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A BROKEN WEATHER STRIP HALF OF IT IS MISSING NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. ALSO FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AT THE SOUTH & EAST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYER,CABINET, INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSIL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS THE RICE FLOUR ECT.) AND THE INTERIOR/E...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON WALLS & DOORS AND IN PREP AREA. REAR STORAGE ROOM WALLS AND MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THR HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2012-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARD,THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (HOLDING THE RICE FLOUR ECT.) AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACHIN COOLERS, NOT CLEAN. ...

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKIND EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS...

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THR HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

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...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLERS I...

2011-06-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT AND DOORWAY MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.

2011-06-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMP IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY (UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE, OBSERVED WATER BUGS AND DROPPINGS OF SAME IN TOILET ROOM AND ALSO SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVIC...

minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER GASKET DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSIL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT AND DOORWAY MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.

2010-10-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,2- DOOR PREP COOLER,SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WO...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS & DOORS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.INSTALL INTERIOR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR ALL FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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 & ORGANIZE CLUTTER FR...

2010-10-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,2- DOOR PREP COOLER,SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER...

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WOK STATION,PIPES,HOOD...

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS & DOORS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.INSTALL INTERIOR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR ALL FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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 & ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER &...

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Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
71
Paleteria Y Neveria LA Mexicana Yogurt and Churro
56
Paleteria Ayutla
18
Cocula Restaurant

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