LA BRUQUENA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

2726 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

JUN 20

2025

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK, UNDER CHEMICAL /PAPER, FURNACE ROOM, AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND CHEMICAL/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

MAY 31

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 9

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS OF PORK, 10 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CLOGGED TOILET IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2569697, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPAIR THE LOCK ON THE STALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED LOCK ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEANS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DINING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 11

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER INSIDE OFF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WARMERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE AREA WHERE SOUPS ARE KEPT WARM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARMTENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. INS TRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK

JUN 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

MAR 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

PREMISES SELLING FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE/NOT FROM A LICENSED FACILITY AND NO INVOICES PROVIDED. OBSERVED 10LBS OF COOKED MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGES) STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER AT 0F AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MORCILLA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SERVED OR SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL FOOD TO BE USED, PREPARED, COOKED, DISPLAYED, SOLD, SERVED, OFFERED FOR SALE OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE FROM SOURCES APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES OF THE POINT OF ORIGIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LECHON ASADO(ROASTED PORK) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F-121.6F ON PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED/AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $120 OF ROASTED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT. REMOVE BOWLS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS.

FEB 20

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN SSECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT.

JUL 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

JUN 19

2013

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

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS ON THE RIGHT HAND CORNER MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT DOORS ARE RODENT PROOF ALSO OBSERVED BETWEEN 5 TO 6 LIVE FLIES INSIDE PREMISES MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ALSO HAS A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MAP LOCATION MISSING

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1206336 DATE 10-25-2012 NOT CORRECTED (32)REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THGE WALK-IN COOLER USING NON-TOXIC PAINT ORPAIR REPLACE DOOR HANDLE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CUTTIND BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED BLEACHED OR REPLACE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

OCT 25

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Must properly,store and invert all multi-use utensils,pots in kitchen to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Replace/repair rust on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish,repair/replace door handle at walk-in-cooler and Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including bar areas.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide,maintain thermometer inside the chicken 1 door cooler.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Detail clean,organize dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

MAY 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

SEP 28

2011

PASS 6 violations

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 INTERIOR WALL BY GASKETS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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 DETAIL CLEAN COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF OVENS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, 2ND FLOOR

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 AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS ALONG WALL AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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 PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

SEP 23

2010

PASS 1 violation

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.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

SEP 21

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 52.5F DURING THIS INSPECTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE, MUST REPAIR SAID UNIT MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.OWNER MADE CALL TO THE REFRIGERATION CO FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.FURTHERMORE, FOUND NO TIME,TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED TO VERIFY SAID EQUIPMENT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Critical Food 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.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F-60F.ASSORTED FOODS PACKAGED SALAMI,PACKAGED SALTED FISH FILLETS,COOKED PIG FEET,STEAK,BEEF,3 DOZENS OF EGGS.ALL SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 65# MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$700.

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.MUST NOT USE MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.FLOORS BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON KITCHEN WALLS SHELVING AND ALONG UPPER SURFACES OF 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.

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.ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINERS.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 4 violations

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.REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REPAIR GASKET WALK-IN- COOLER DOOR,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WORKTABLE,MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED.

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.THE FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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.SOUTH WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHES SHELVING NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM HOT WATER TANK ROOM BEHIND BAR AREA.

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