LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST..

Chicago Health Dept

2834 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

139

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

JUL 23

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED COPY AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA RIGHT ABOVE ENTRY WAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND PLACE IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN UPSTAIRS WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 14

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: UNABLE TO IDENTIFIED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2020

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFIED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST SIGNS AS SUCH.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BULD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 24

2018

FAIL 16 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED DISH WASHER PUT DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH RACK AND PUT THROUGH DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.MUST WASH AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR PREP AREA WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR HAND SINK WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(SEE VIOLATION #10)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.14LBS.COOKED GOAT IN 2- PLASTIC BINS RANGING FROM 45.3F-45.9F DATED 7/23/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 14LBS.$400(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST SIGNS AS SUCH.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,ON LEDGE ABOVE BAR 3- COMP SINK,IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL LEDGE,ON PILLAR NEAR CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,ON FLOOR AND LEDGE NEAR DVR PLAYER.ALSO APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/24/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BULD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

MAR 7

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

FEB 27

2018

FAIL 8 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS INSIDE OF OLD UNUSED OVEN,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN OVEN,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE & DVR,FURNANCE ROOM,LEDGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT,CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BETWEEN TABLES,LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BAR.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM OVEN,STOVE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,STORAGE SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,BAR COOLER SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

AUG 11

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE CREAM CONTAINER BEING RE-USED AS FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 4

2017

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 45.6 F OF AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 40 OR BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TEMPERATURE ON SITE. NOTED THE UNIT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 38.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 21 LBS OF CHOPPED FISH AT 46.4 F, 1 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.3 F, 5 LBS OF HAM/BACON 46.8F, 2 LBS OF COOKED CORN AT 49.0 F, 5LBS OF PORK 56.8 F, 5 LBS OF BEEF TONGUE AT 56.8 F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.4, 1 LB OF COOKED VEGETABLE AT 48.2 F, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 48.9 F, AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.2 F. MANAGER STATED TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD APPROXIMATELY $ 200.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SALSA AND SAUCES) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGGS TO AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF TO PREVENT ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED UNCOVERED GREEN SPICE LEAVE (HOJASANTA) STORED INSIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS TO PROTECT READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLOOD SPILLS ON CUTTING BOARD STORED AT DRYING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE CORNER INSIDE KITCHEN BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPING INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE ANY PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 12

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING THE MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE DUSTY AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS OF BUSINESS. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE DARK LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA(AREA NOT WELL LIT). CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

DEC 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON 12-5-16 FROM REPORT# 1976532 NOT CORRECTED: -16-FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED AND HELD UNTIL SERVED NOT PROERLY PROTECTED. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT HUMAN CONTAMINATION. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEC 5

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 FRESH CLAMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGIING STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FRESH SHELLFISH MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH ORIGINAL TAG AND KEPT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING UNTIL PREPARED. ALL PRODUCT FOUND NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKE TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS, PLACE ON THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS, FLIP THEM OVER WITH BARE HANDS, AND TAKE TTHEM OFF THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. MUST USE TONGS, UTENSILS, GLOVES OR WHITE TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED AND HELD UNTIL SERVED NOT PROERLY PROTECTED. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT HUMAN CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE DUSTY AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS OF BUSINESS. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE DARK LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA(AREA NOT WELL LIT). CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT STORED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF PREMISES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SECTIONS OF BASEMENT WHERE FLOORS ARE NOT ACESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTION AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.

JUN 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER I PREP AREA,THE OUTSIDE THERMPOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER

JUL 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS ON CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

JAN 14

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT LABELED; LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRYER IN KITCHEN, IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SOME LEAKING FROM THE SECOND FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS; MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 12

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.1F. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES AND WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS. $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF UNUSED STOVE, INTERIOR OF COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, AND WHEELS OF PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

JAN 9

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

THE CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN PREPARED FOOD PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE OLD STACKED STOVES IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND UNORGANIZED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DISH MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP INSIDE, DELIME THE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME LIGHT COLORED BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE COOLER CONDENSER PIPE IS DRAINING INTO A VERY FULL BUCKET, PLUMB THE DRAIN LINE TO THE NEAREST SANITARY DRAIN.

MAR 9

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical 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. SOME FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED; LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAMN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN, PREP AREA (FRONT) AND BAR.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 17

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: 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 PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

JAN 31

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food 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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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 CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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 PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

JUN 10

2010

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical 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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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, FRYER, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND CAN OPENER.

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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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. MUST CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

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 REPAIR FAUCETS AT BOTH 3PART SINKS AND 2PART SINK.

Minor Employee 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. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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 SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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