SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BAGUETTE BAKERY.

BEAT. 39/100

4319 - 4321 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 1, 2017 · passed

Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN TAQUERIA.

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

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

MAY 25
2017
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT BREAD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SHREDDED LETTUCE IN PREP COOLER. SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, PASTRIES NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION IN DISPLAY CASE, GLASS DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND REPLACE DOOR ON PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(BEEF 207F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-12-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN TAQUERIA.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TAQUERIA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

AUG 12
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

KEEP WASHCLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION AFTER EVERY USE

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

CLEANING ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN RESTROOM.

MAR 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK DISH ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SEVERAL PASTRY ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE OFFERED FOR SELL WITH PASTRIES SELF-SERVE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC OR ELEMENTS, WITH MISSING GLASS DOORS LEAVING ITEMS EXPOSED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES, AND NOT IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE.

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

MUST REPPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GLASS DOORS OF PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA.

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA IN FRONT.

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT GRILL IN FRONT OF PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN WATER WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.

MAY 7
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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APR 29
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSEVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 20LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 57.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD ITEM. TOTAL COST $80. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WALL AND ON PART WITHIN THE WATER SOURCE TRAY. ALSO NOTED PARTICULAR INSIDE THE ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE ICE AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW BEEF INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE COOLER ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS LETTUCE AND COOKED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOKED FOODS AT THE TOP AND RAW FOODS STORED AT THE BOTTOM. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATIONS #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A HOLE IN THE TOP/LID OF THE GREASE TRAP, WHICH IS ALSO RUSTY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 29
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 3
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CAKES, JELLO, RICE PUDDING, NO LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON PREP TABLES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, NEED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BROKEN MIRROR BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER NEED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR ON FRONT DISPLAY CABNET NEED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,PREP TABLES, STOVE TOP, DRIP TRAY FOR FLAT GRILL, AND STOVE TOP, AND REAR PREP TABLES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS RESTROOM, AND REAR PREP OVER OVEN. NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO REATTACH THE WALL COVING COMMING OFF UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR WALLS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP COOLER.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THS 2ND. COMPARTMENT NEED TO REPAIR.

MAY 17
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 10
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO OBTAIN CURRENT UP TO DATE LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE.

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

WALL IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME

JUL 24
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE FLIES IN REAR (OVER 10) PREP AREA AND ALSO LIVE ANTS (OVER 50) CRAWLING ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA AND BY REAR DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BINS WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER (FECES) CAUSING FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

WALL IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.

SEP 29
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-MEXICAN SAUSAGE AT 73F AND BEANS AT 74.8F ON STOVE.APPROX 2-LBS.FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY OWNER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* 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. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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. STORAGE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 22
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-33 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES, FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.

MINORChemical Safety
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. FLAN NOT DATED IN COOLER. MUST DATE.ALSO LABLE AND DATE PACKAGED DESSERTS.

MINORSanitation
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.STORAGE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.

APR 27
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 INSTALL SAFETY BARRIER AT FRONT COOKING AREA BETWEEN STEAM TABLE USED FOR DISH STORAGE AND COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 14
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STEAM TABLE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM USED AS A BARRIER SEPARATING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS. OWNER STATES IT IS JUST USED TO STORE DISHES AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, NOT FOR CUSTOMER SELF - SERVICE. OWNER AWARE THAT IF UNIT IS USED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE THERE MUST BE A SNEEZE GUARRD INSTALLED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

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