LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST..
2834 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
18 of 27 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
JUL 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED COPY AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 192022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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OCT 142020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
: UNABLE TO IDENTIFIED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFIED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BULD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 242018FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR HAND SINK WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(SEE VIOLATION #10)
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)
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)
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST SIGNS AS SUCH.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.
MUST CLEAN BULD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 72018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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 272018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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
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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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.
MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
AUG 112017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 42017FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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)
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)
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.
OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JAN 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.
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 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.
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 52016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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).
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES MUST BE REPLACED.
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).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.
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.
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 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
MUST LABEL SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER I PREP AREA,THE OUTSIDE THERMPOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER
JUL 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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 142015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT LABELED; LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SOME LEAKING FROM THE SECOND FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS; MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
JAN 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN PREPARED FOOD PRODUCT.
THE OLD STACKED STOVES IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND UNORGANIZED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES CLEAN.
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.
THE COOLER CONDENSER PIPE IS DRAINING INTO A VERY FULL BUCKET, PLUMB THE DRAIN LINE TO THE NEAREST SANITARY DRAIN.
MAR 92012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 172011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 312011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 102010PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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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