SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA CABANA DE DON LUIS #2.

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3418 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2018 · passed with conditions

11 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA: MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP UPON REQUEST. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED A GLOVE NEXT TO THE CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS THAT THE EMPLOYEE IS REUSING TO FILL CHIP BOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER RE-USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND TO USE A HANDLED UTENSIL TO FILL BOWLS OF CHIPS.

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

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP COVERING THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE, AND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER AND THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, BEING HELD UP BY TAPE AND ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE MISSING CEILING SECTION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND VARIOUS FOUND ITEMS IN ICE BOX FREEZER BOXES BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STOTED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES(FOR EXAMPLE: "ZIPLOCK PLASTIC BAGS"). ALSO FOUND FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS OR PACKAGING NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM AREA ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR. ALSO MUST DETAIL LARGE DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO SEAL HOLE IN THE CEILINGIN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THEMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE SNAPPLE COOLER.

JUN 4
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO INTAIN.MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOW OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP IF DUMPSTERS ROUTINELY OVERFLOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

FOUND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AND SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO INTAIN.MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MA

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AUG 28
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,

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

MUST REPLACE/RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS FIRST PREP AREAS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DRIPPING GREASE,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND REPAINT WALL AREA IN KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT,

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREAS, PREMISES MUST BE CLUTTER FREE,

JAN 21
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,

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

MUST REPLACE/RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS FIRST PREP AREAS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DRIPPING GREASE,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND REPAINT WALL AREA IN KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT,

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREAS, PREMISES MUST BE CLUTTER FREE,

APR 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Unknown food source. Found raw fresh clams stored in walk in cooler without the tag. No tags saved for the last ninety days also. Instructed manager that all raw fresh shellfish must be stored with a tag and save the tags for the last 90 days. Manager discarded the said product worth $20.00 ,total 15 LBS. Citation ISSUES CRITICAL 7-38-005(B).

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH SALSA ,SAUCE AND FRUIT JUICE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

MAY 30
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS AND MOP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND REPAINT WALL INSIDE MENS WASHROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAR 6
2012
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 48.8F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN UNIT REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAX REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER. ABOUT 5LBS. COOKED PORK AT 50.5F, 3LBS. CHICKEN 50.1F, 2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 48.5F, 1LB. CHEESE 46.9F, 4LBS. COOKED BEEF 49.7F, 5LBS COOKED HAM 57.3F, AND 2LBS. GROUND BEEF 54.6F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED BY OWNER. V=$150. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
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; EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, FRYER, ONE DOOR FREEZER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & 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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

FEB 18
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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 LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORAGE ON SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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 EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 NORTH WALL NEAR EXPOSED SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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 PROVIDED ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR WASHING HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 16
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER REACH-IN FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND CLEAN FANGUARD COVER ALSO INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER, FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHIORINE SANITIZER.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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