Huaraches
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2024-05-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN TO HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST BUILT-UP COATING BOTTOM OF TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPAIR RUSTED SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE LOCATED UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
2023-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2023-06-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F - 50.1 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2557200 CONDUCTED ON 6/13/22. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, #37 MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN, #44 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN...
2022-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 14 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 5-GALLONS COOKED BEANS 46.0F.10LBS. RAW STEAK 48.4F. 1.5LBS. COOKED RICE 49.5F. 2LBS. RAW RIBS 50.2F. 6LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 48.2F. 6LBS. COOKED PORK 49.6F. 24LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.8F-62.4...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ENTRY REAR DOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,NEAR SHELVING UNITS,IN BASEMENT UNDER & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,IN BETWEEN AND ON U...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NON RELATED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (MULTIPLE IGLOO TYPE COOLERS). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES
2021-08-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES, AND JUICE ARE PREPARED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA OR REMOVE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: BEANS AT 47.9F, MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SALSA RANGING FROM 48.1F-50.1F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER BEING USED IS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NON RELATED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (MULTIPLE IGLOO TYPE COOLERS). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
2019-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PIC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 2-102.14, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 142*F, STEAK 156*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
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 ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( COOKED RICE,BEANS,PORK ETC.) PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-003, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR STORAGE(BULK STORAGE IE. RICE, SUGAR, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT WERE REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR KITCHEN ON STOVE UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPME...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW UPDATED CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-06-05 Pass License 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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