LA Cocina Mexican Grill, LLC
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-11-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2025-11-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:30AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 9:30AM CERTIFIED MANAGER FRANCISCO MORALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVIC...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WASTER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH BUSPAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2024-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Found 3 large tubs of cooked beans in walk-in in cooler with no discard date/prep date. Instructed manager to date all TCS foods that's cooked and held on site for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 20lbs of beans discarded valu...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Food handlers with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain.
2023-08-10 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2023-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2023-06-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE) WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CH...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTE...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS AND STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHED IN THE INTERIOR OF TWO MICROWAVES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2022-05-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): REFRIED BEANS, AND A VARIETY OF TOMATO BASED SALSAS, AND RICE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT ALL CUTTING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2373894 PREFORMED ON 6-17-20 FOR VIOLATION #57 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AND VIOLATION #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIE...
2020-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. N...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4.5LBS OF COOKED STEAK STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF STEAK @80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. MANAGER...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
2019-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE, POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (FISH,RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP, BEANS, BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED STORED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT RICE, POTATOES, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEAK ALL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FACILITY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING FOR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY HOOD IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-06-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
: 2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PANS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OREGANO, FLOUR,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHLY OR REPLACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND FRONT PREP COOKING ARA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS
2018-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 53.4F, 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, APPROX 15-LBS, 120-LBS OF BEEF AT 52.0F,53.0F, 30lbs of STEAK (DATED ON PACKAGE 6-25-18), 5-LBS OF GREEN HOMEMADE SA...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT LABELED, DATED, ( SALSA, TAMALES, RICE, COOKED CHICKEN,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WAS PREPARED OVER 24 HRS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PANS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OREGANO, FLOUR,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHLY OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND FRONT PREP COOKING ARA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS.
2018-02-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN TAMALES IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO COOKED TAMALES STORED INSDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN/ SOILED CARD BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF RUSTY PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND REPAIR RUSTY SHELF.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS.
2017-06-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND OPEN GAPS AT THE EDGE OF WALL, AT TOP OF 3-COMP SINK AND ALSO AT THE WALL TILES AT THE SAME LOCATION. MUST SEAL,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER VARIOU ITEMS IN THE RESTROOM ON THE FLOOR. MUST DECLUTTER THE ABOVE STATED AREA. ITMES MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
2016-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 3-BUCKET CONTAINERS,APPROX 120-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS PREPARED YESTERDAY ,(12-14-16) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,47.7F AND 48.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. BEANS REM...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE
2016-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS.APPROX 20 LBS OF EGGS AT 49.2F,48.9F.ALSO FOODS PREPARED YESTERDAY: 40 LBS PINTO BEANS AT 45.9F,46.8F, 30LBS GREEN SALSA AT 46.7F,45.8F 20LBS RED SALSA-44.9F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY M...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE. ALO THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
2016-03-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2015-01-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. IN THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. FOUND FROZEN TAMAL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAINT/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL BASE MEETING WITH THE TOP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK( HANDLE IS IN OPERATING CONDITION AT T...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
2014-11-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
2014-01-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE IN DEEP FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN STAFF WASHROOM ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM ICE CONTACT.
2013-04-25 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC BLUE BINS CONTAINING RICE LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO THE HANDSINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES ON THE RESTROOM FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
2012-11-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED OR LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES & RIPPED DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS GRILL MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST OR GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENT TO THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEANED ALSO.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSWINK IS LOOSE, MUST FIX.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED.
2011-11-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED AND TIGHT FITTED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
2011-03-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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. PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(UPPER PORTION OF MACHINE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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...
2010-09-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
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. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED & MAKE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER & 2-DOOR COOLER BY W.I.C. DOOR-DUE...
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. INTERIOR OF HOOD & ATTACHMENTS TO IT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST; ANY GREASE/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BY COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.
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. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES, & SOLUTION REPLACED AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
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