SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA CECINA # 1.

BEAT. 18/100

1934 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 25, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CORRECTED

OCT 11
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT (OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE).PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND FROM THE 2 FLOOR DRAINS. SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained,and operated according to LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

JUN 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed grease trap not maintained. Observed clear water overflowing from grease trap under 3 compartment sink in corner of kitchen. Grease trap repaired, cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

JUN 11
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed uncooked eggs improperly stored on top shelf of walk in cooler, above ready to eat foods (beverages); and on top shelf of 2 door refrigerator, stored about tortillas. Must not store uncooked potentially hazardous foods, such as uncooked eggs, above any ready to eat foods. Operator moved all uncooked eggs to bottom shelves of refrigeration units. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2064762, dated 6/22/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #32 REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS. #35 CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. #36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #38 REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed standing water pooling around water heater, and under 3 compartment sink near cooking line in basement. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

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

Observed light not working in employee restroom in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Observed the following plumbing issues: pipes leaking under left wash bowl sink in men's restroom in basement; Cracked lid of toilet on left in women's restroom in basement; water leaking from middle and right basins of 3 compartment sink next to cooking line; (clear) water leaking from water heater in closet in basement kitchen. Must make all repairs to plumbing. Must provide 3 proper drain stoppers for each 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

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JUN 22
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.

JUN 15
2017
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SQUID 52.3F, CHICKEN 50.3F-51.6F, SOUR CREAM 51.3F, HAM 50.9F, SHRIMP 50.5F, OCTOPUS 48.1F STORED IN PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND LEDGES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG STAIRWAY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.

DEC 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABEL

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

NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.

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

INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE ALL NEED CLEANING.

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

NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

APR 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.

APR 11
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLA)THAT ARE GIVE WITH MEAL TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED ON BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY FROM COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WHEN RELEASED AND BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT REAR OF SAME.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR BASEMENT STAIRS.

NOV 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 27
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 19
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVE COOKS PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVE SUCH AS: MAKING SANDWICHES, SLICING AVOCADO'S AND PLACING IT ON THE PLATES, ALSO OTHER COOK MAKING TORTES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUSLY ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOK NOT ACCESSIBLE: NOTED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ONLY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSREVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED OUT: NOTED FISH AND SHRIMPS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMPARMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING OUT FOODS INSIDE A COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVE RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMEN PREP AREA: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. ALSO NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN A CORNER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECT AREAS. ALSO FOUND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF/TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT/PEST ISSUE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHT OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JAN 14
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND DATE. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PREMISES IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

SEP 22
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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