JAIMITOS BURRITOS.
1781 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
16 of 26 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 72026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PEELING PLASTIC INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE BOTTOM REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
REAR PREP TABLE METAL SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.---- REAR STORAGE SHELVING FOR TOGO CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302025PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THEN 1/4 INCH ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY/BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED BINS AND BUCKETS CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED LOOSE VEGETABLES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LOOSE VEGETABLES.
FEB 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62023FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
BULK SALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY CLOSET, ENTRANCE TO THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED ----FOOD SPLATTER WAS NOTED ON THE WALL AND THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER, ON THE REAR PREP TABLE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE, AND THE WALL AT THE SAME PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
LOOSE HANDLE ON THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
THE WOODEN WALL AT THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH CHIPPING WOOD CUTS IN RAW WOOD FROM THE KNIVES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACED ---EXCESSIVE HANGING COBWEBS AND DUST FROM THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
DAMAGED CRACKED PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-21-22 REPORT #2554628 NOT CORRECTED. #16- PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT #47- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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APR 212022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CHIPPED ICE SCOOP AT FRONT PREP AREA.
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE/REPLACE
FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM(CERTIFICATE ARE VALID FOR THREE YEARS)
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHONG SINK IN DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WERE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F,PORK AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F.DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50F AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUND 9 ,VALUE 150 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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(COOKED BEEF,COOKED PORK, TAMALES,DICED TOMATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS(COOKED TAMALES) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES ON SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
UNSEALED/NO GROUT PROVIDED AT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA. HOLES ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
REAR STORAGE AREA ALUMINUM FOIL FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED,NOT MAINTAINED. AT SAME AREA NON-FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS FROM EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS,CARTS,ETC.ORGANIZE AREA. IF THAT STORAGE IS USED FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AND VICE-VERSA
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A FRONT PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES FROM 48F TO 60F. 5 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. CHURIZZO 56F, CHEESE 48F, CHICKEN 60F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 112018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHINF SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER.
APR 282017PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1938144, DATED 7/6/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER #34; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. #35; MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, GASKET BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. GROCERY BAGS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CALCIUM BUILD UP IS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, REAR PREP, AND IN THE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING ROOM, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
MUST CLEAN GRAESE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
JUN 272016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED REAR DOOR WITH A APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR & FRONT DOOR WITH APPX "1/2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
OCT 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. OWNER SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION AND CALLED THE PLUMBER AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING COVER FOR THE EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN DRY POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
SEP 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSIL
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
SEP 82014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS.
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION ,NOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP COOLER.
DEC 62013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLESFROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 42013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED BEEF RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 47.9F TO 49.2F. 2 QTS. SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER FRONT GRILL. SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE WITH DIRT AND SPICE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE 3COMPOR PAINT SO IT IS SMOTTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT BOTTOM OF WALL ABOVE COUVING. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALL AT CORNER OF HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER REAR AREA BY REMOVING EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES.
OCT 112011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO WASHROOM. CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SERVE LIQUOR.
OCT 42011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ICE DISCARDED. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST TO CDPH @ 312-742-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-4-10 FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #154542 NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-4-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. #35-WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS UNDER STORED BAGGED RICE/ONION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.
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. THREADED NOZZLE ON STEAM TABLE HOT & COLD WATER NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED AS NOT TO ATTACH HOSE TO NOZZLE.
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OCT 42010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK CRACKED, MOLDED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR RICE BAGS. ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT REAR HALLWAY MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. ALL RICE BAGS STORED 6" ELEVATED OFF FLOOR AND FLOORS OF BOTH CLEANED AND ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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. LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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