Jimenez Restaurant, Incorporated
Mixed record — 6 of 20 inspections passed
2023-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 48F AND GREEN SALSA AT 55-60F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLAT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
2022-09-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-08-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU BOARD ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE PAPER MENUS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCL...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WOOD SHELF TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EMBEDDED IN THE GASKETS OF THE 1-DOOR AND 2 DOOR PRE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF BEING USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS, AND SHELVING INSIDE THE KIT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND WALL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/11/2021 REPORT #2511186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE V...
2021-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
2021-06-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/27/2019 REPORT# 2300384 #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAI...
2019-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE TORTILLAS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUE...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 48.9F, CHEESE AT 59F, PORK AT 54F, CHICKEN AT 62.6F, BEANS AT 53.2, AND COOKED RICE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD W...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON TH...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT COVER ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2017-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-08-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2071759 8/1/17 NOT CORRECTED#18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON UNDERSIDE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON ATTACHED PANEL ON DISH STORAGE SHELF,WALL BASE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- ON FRONT ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER ,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS,HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LATTICE, CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALL BASES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FR...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
2017-08-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED TONGUE 46.8F,3LBS. COOKED RICE 45.7F,5LB. BOWL COOKED BEANS 47.3F,5 GALLON BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS 51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ,WALLS AND UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON CARDBOARD LEANING AGAINST 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,IN CRACK AND CREVICE UNDER SERVICE COUNTER ON WHEEL BASE OF FRYER,IN LOOSE WAL...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1971020 11/8/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.#38-NO HAND SINK IN REAR REST ROOM AND OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM WITHOUT DIPPING WELL.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND DIPPIN...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,PREP COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,AIR CONDITIONS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS,HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LATTICE CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALL BASES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE AND DI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 154.9*F, PORK 212*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1970804, DATE 11/3/2016. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OD REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR (MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TP PROVIDE, OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-11-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FOR STAFF, AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE/CAN'T TURN ON THE HOT WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WASH HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA SINK.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 148.6*F, CHICKEN 212*F, RICE 39*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012a.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751754 DATE 4/11/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 7/11/2016. # 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR(MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED HAND DIPPING ICE CREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME/POSTED,OR WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARE AND SERVED. RICE 149.8*F, BEEF 156*F INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING AREA.CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.
2015-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW FISH STORED OVER COOKED RICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT SCOOPED ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL.
2014-02-25 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
2013-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
2013-06-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
UNABLE TO LOCATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF I INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 �F Cold SAUCE Cold-Hol...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
2012-04-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean under and behind equipment and replace missing floor in prep and dining area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wallbase not seal between floor. Instructed to install rubber coving along walls through-out to seal gap.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in utility sink. Instructed to remove all articles inside sink.
2011-06-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-06-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND HANDWASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HANDSINK) IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND NOT...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 277596 ISSUED DATE 07...
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SI...
2010-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACOS, BURRITOS, TOSTADAS, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK ETC)...
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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOLERS ...
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...
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE I...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSA...
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