LA BAGUETTE.

Chicago Health Dept

3117 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET, AS WELL AS HOSES FROM AC UNIT DRAINING INTO BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, HOSE AS WELL AS DRAINING HOSES NOT ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, DICARD ALL ICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ACCUMULATED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAVE DEBRIS, AND DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

OCT 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: HAM 50.1F, PORK 53.4F. SHREDDED CHEESE 52.1F, SLICED CHEESE 50.2F. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER BEING USED IS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR BREAD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

DEC 2

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL & HOSES IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST SEAL LOWER GAP ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO SUFFICIENT HOT WATER ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WHITE MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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APR 5

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, OVEN, ETC.) BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2018

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.,UST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN STAFF TOILETROOM.SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.CUPED COOKED BEANS 80.4F-81.3F,3LBS OF BAGGED COOKED RICE 76.5F-78.8F,5LBS. TORTA BREAD WITH BEANS SPREAD 78.1F-78.9F,2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK 56.5F-57.2F,2LBS.RED SALSA 66.9F,2LBS. GREEN SALSA 66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.63LBS.$25.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.1F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

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. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN FREEZERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS,MICROWAVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LID AND GROUND.HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.5F 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 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS.CHICKEN FLAUTAS 48.8F-51.0F,4-3/4LB INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF COOKED BEANS 66.1F-67.0F ON A TRAY AT GRILL,15LBS. SLICED BREAD WITH (BEANS,SHREEDED LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATOES)ON 2-TRAYS ON TOP SHELF ,4.5LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F-57.4F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,9LBS. SLICED COOKED PORK 51.7F-51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 37LBS.$83.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT CUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON TOP OF TACOS WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AND REAR 3- DOOR COOLERS,CRACKED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,LOOSE INTERIOR TOPSIDE PANEL ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,COOLERS,FREEZER,ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN BOTH REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREAS,MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REAR PREP COOLER AT 46.2 AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DELI HAM 45.6 DEGREES 5 LBS $10.00 RAW STEAK 49.3 DEGREES 8 LBS $32.00 COOKED PORK 46.2 DEGREES 12 LBS $24.00 DELI TURKEY 45.8 DEGREES 3 LBS $6.00 ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 28 LBS $74.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HAND SINK AND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER QUICKLY CORRECTED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOUND 2 BUCKETS OF SALSA ON COUNTER UNATTENDED, EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO AREA TO BEGIN PACKAGING SALSA WITH BARE HANDS. SHE WOULD DIP A SMALL CONTAINER INTO LARGE BUCKET TO SCOOP OUT AN AMOUNT TO PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT SALSA FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND NOT TO PUT A BARE HAND INTO SALSA BUCKET. SALSA WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS, ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER AND MEAT TENDERIZOR MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA WITH SPLATTER AND BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1937917 DATED 6-30-16 NOT CORRECTED: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT STILL NOT MET. MUST CERTIFY ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRANCES TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA INDICATING ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONELL ALLOWED.

JUN 30

2016

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

TORTAS WITH HAM, CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F. CUT LETTUCE FOUND AT 48.9F IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. DICED HAM SITTING IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF UNCOVERED SLICED HAM IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 49.9F IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATED UNITS AND BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 40 SANDWICHES(20LB VALUED AT $50)DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WASH HER HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING HOT WATER AND SOAP.ALSO OBSERVED AFTERNOON COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS(TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE START OF THE INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(PORK, BEEF, TORTAS, BEANS) AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING AGENT USED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Pest Activity

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-31-15 ON REPORT# 1566973 NOT CORRECTED:-32- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-33- OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.-35-OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-40- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.-45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIRWMENT NOT MET 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIORS AND NOZZLES ON DRINK DISPENSERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS) MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOODS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BICYCLE STORED IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A NON FOOD PREP OR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S PURSE SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

LARGE ICE SCOOP IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN A UNSANITARY OPEN CONTAINER. ICE SCOOP STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE UNCOVERED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS(MOTHER AND CHILD ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTRUCT CUSTOMERS TO USE WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA).

AUG 31

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 16 MEXICAN SANDWICHES (TORTAS) PREPARED WITH BREAD, BEANS, MAYO, LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATO, AND ONION BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALL SANDWICHES BETWEEN 78.0F-78.8F. OBSERVED 1 1/2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 58.5F IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. TOTAL OF 5 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDS SINKS WITHOUT SOAP. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ATTACHED GREASE TRAY OF GRILL, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE ROACHES (4) NOTED UNDER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CRACKED, ROTTING TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FEB 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/18/14 REPORT 1305506 NOT CORRECTED: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK BY END OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE UP TO DATE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 18

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME OR REPLACE. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR SIDES AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS, AND SINKS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

MAR 25

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WHEELS AND CASTERS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND CAN OPENER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS SOME WATER AND FOOD STAINS, CLEAN THE CEILINGS AND CHECK FOR A LEAK OR CONDENSATION ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH FOO DEBRIS INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SCOOP AND HOLDER.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN SHELF CONNECTED TO TABLE THAT GRILL SITS ON. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTRIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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 FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREA CORNER. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

FEB 18

2011

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 1

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PEELING PAINT ON COUNTER TOP SURFACE.

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 CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS,MICROWAVES,DEEP FRYERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLOSE OPEN VENTILATION VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN CUT FRUIT & BULK ICE CREAM PREP AREA OR REMOVE OPEN FOOD FROM AREA.PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

JUN 11

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND RETURNING TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, [TACOS] AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK AND MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK.

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 CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND 3PART, 2PART, AND MOP SINKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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