SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BIZNAGA.

BEAT. 40/100

3552-3554 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12--OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12--OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

DEC 9
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MAR 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN TOMATOES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (RICE,SALSAS,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC.) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

DEC 6
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE ICE CREAM SECTION BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN TH ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND THE ICE CREAM SECTION ENTRANCE, TO PREVENT ANY CHILDREN OR ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

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MAR 28
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR LOWER PORTION OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND ALL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVES AND GRILL,AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 2
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Dipper well in disrepair. Must repair so that dipper well is consistently running when utensils inside. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place in each cooler and freezer. Must maintain same.

JUL 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found worn floor near reach in cooler (rock and porous concrete visible). Instructed to repair or paint to make smooth and cleanable. Must maintain.

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