JAN 26
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA BOMBA RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 48/100
3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2017 · passed
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED AT 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE COOLERS AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS ALSO OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS AND BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
AUG 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN AND TORN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DEEP CUTS AT THE CUTTING BOARDS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292016FAILED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED A 3 DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.2F AND 52.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-EMPANADAS 51.0F, PORK SAUSAGE 48.5F, PORK CHOPS 49.1F, TURKEY 49.5F, HAM 51.2F, CHEESE 74.4F, CHICKEN 61.7F, GROUND PORK 55.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $165.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BACK TO THE KITCHEN OPEN DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. WHEN THEY FINALLY CHANGE THEIR GLOVES THEY DO NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING NEW GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA OR TASK TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE 2 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS-CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4 ". 1 INCH HOLE IN SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HEAVILY OVER LOADED AND SPILLING ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN AND TORN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DEEP CUTS AT THE CUTTING BOARDS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT (BY ICE MACHINE) AND IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PREP AREA AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 13
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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APR 52016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD PLUMBER REPAIR HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 4 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE HEATING ROOM UNIT AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING USED CARD BOARD BOXES AND CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND FOOD CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING HANDLE ON THREE DOOR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CUTTING BOARDS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
MAR 292016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 14 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE HEATING UNIT ROOM,UNDERNEATH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING USED CARD BOARD BOXES AND CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND FOOD CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING HANDLE ON THREE DOOR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CUTTING BOARDS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FEB 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING USED CARD BOARD BOXES AND CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND FOOD CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING HANDLE ON THREE DOOR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CUTTING BOARDS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JAN 292016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FIRST FLOOR REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING USED CARD BOARD BOXES AND CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND FOOD CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING HANDLE ON THREE DOOR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CUTTING BOARDS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JUL 202015FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2015
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 62.7F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COOKED BEANS AT 66.5F, COOKED RICE AT 59.4F AND RAW CHICKEN AT 49.5F ALSO OBSERVED COOKED PORK BEING STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95.5F IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATUIRATED FOOD. APROXIMATELY 37LBS VALUE OF $200 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 76.7.2F TO 78.5F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN WASHROOMS. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 140.6F. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANATIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SANDED SMOOTH OR REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. RUST FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AS REQUIRED. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
APR 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 115.6F AND COOKED BEEF AT 122.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATUIRATED FOOD. APROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 82.2F TO 83.5F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN WASHROOMS. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 130.6F. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH AROUND CONTAINER, THIS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA WAS CLEAN DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SANDED SMOOTH OR REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. RUST FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AS REQUIRED. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
OCT 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE OUTSIDE THE COOLER AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE SAME FOR FLOORS ON THE 1st FLOOR KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE ABOVE 2DOOR COOLER SUCH AS: 4LBS OF STEAK AT 62.9F,15LBS OF PORK AT 78.1F AND 62.1F, 8LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 59.2F AND 8LBS OF PORK AND BEAN STEW AT 55.6F. A TOTAL OF 35LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARD AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME,TOTAL COST $800.00. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEM WITH THE NAME,DATE AND TIME. ALSO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT COOKING/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE LOOSE FITTING GASKETS AT FRONT PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, AND CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL SURFACES, VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS,
JUL 312013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
JUN 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →