LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO INC.

Chicago Health Dept

6021 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

120

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARMENT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

AUG 23

2024

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE WATER HEATER TANK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARMENT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JUN 9

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE GRILL AND THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

AUG 19

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STORAGE SHELVING MADE OUT OF UNSEALED WOOD IN THE DISH AREA (SPICE RACK) AND INSIDE THE OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE SHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR REFINISH ALL UNSEALED WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 12

2022

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, SHIRMP) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR DISH AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON A STORAGE SHELF INSIDE THE STORAGE GARAGE, 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COFFEE PREP STATION, AND 5 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE FRONT CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE FLIES INSIDE THE DISH WASHING AREA ON CLEAN DISHES, CUTTING BOARDS, WALLS, AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE HOT SAUCE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PLUG TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUG TO SEAL COMPLETELY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GARBAGE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE GARAGE WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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JUL 9

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED IN REAR OF BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (CEVICHE AND SALSA) HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR COOLER WITH NO VISIBLE DATE OR LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES/LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS, IN STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN DISH PIT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR, WITH RUST AND STAINS, THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND CRACKED WALL, NEAR BOOTH LOCATED BY FRONT WINDOW LOCATED ON NORTH/WEST CORNER OF OPERARATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED FRONT BEER DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULB. ALSO OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHTS OVER FRONT BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN, ON FAR RIGHT SINK, AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

DEC 2

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND BAR AND IN THE PASS THRU WINDOW ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MAY 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763709 DATE 4/27/2016.#29 STILL NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,OR FOOD GRADE BAGSGIES, ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING HOOD, AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA. CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR YARD BEFORE GARAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

APR 27

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1576140 DATE 9/25/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 12/25/2015. VIOLATION # 38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. VIOLATION #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER TWO BURNER STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD, NEED TO PROVIDE METAL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING HOOD AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA.CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR YARD BEFORE THE GARAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER, KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, BLENDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INCLUDING THE BASEBOARD AND REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SAME SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

GAS BBQ GRILLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE REQUIRED.

DEC 22

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN RACK AT SAME.MUST REPAIR RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE POT STORAGE SHED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

DEC 11

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385377 6/5/14 NOT CORRECTED #30- MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST SOME FREEZERS.#34-MUST GROUT FLOOR AT PICK UP WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT FRONT,REAR,SIDE & OVERHEAD DOORS,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,WALL TILES & CEILING TILES IN DINING,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK DISH AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.#41-MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN RACK AT SAME.MUST REPAIR RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE POT STORAGE SHED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

JUN 5

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES ,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,FROM SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST SOME FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR AT PICK UP WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT FRONT,REAR,SIDE & OVERHEAD DOORS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES, WALL TILE & CEILING TILES IN DINING ,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY IN WOMEN'S IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK DISH AREA,LEAKY PIPE & SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

JAN 23

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE SHELVING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE, AND PROVIDE DOOR HANDLE TO SLIDING COOLER DOOR, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHIELDS IN REAR COOLER AREA OF KITCHEN, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JAN 9

2013

FAIL 5 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 ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPING IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED, AND OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, ALSO NOTED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WEST SIDE OF RESTAURANT WHERE BAR IS LOCATED, AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL DOORS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

CONTINUED NONE CONPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 2/8/2012, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, (32) Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. (33) Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. (34) Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. (35) Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: FOR 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE SHELVING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE, AND PROVIDE DOOR HANDLE TO SLIDING COOLER DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHIELDS IN REAR COOLER AREA OF KITCHEN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

FEB 15

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak and repair slow drain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

FEB 8

2012

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outside patio and garbage area not maintained. Outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and lid is not tight fitting. Bags of cans and other large debris stored outside on patio. Instructed to remove all debris, have garbage dumpster lids tight fitting and detail clean area to prevent rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak and repair slow drain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provided hair restraint for all employees in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

APR 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.8F). NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.2F, COOKED BEANS AT 48.2F, GREEN SALSA AT 46.8, RED SALSA AT 47.2F, CHICKEN SOUP AT 49.3F, CHORIZO AT 47.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005 (A).

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.-------MUST CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

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. NOTED REAR DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR (MANAGER REMOVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR INSTALL NEW FLOOR TILES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-------MUST FIX LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR (CORNER) DINING AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING).

Critical Pest Activity

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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE ESPECIALLY INSIDE REAR GARAGE/STORAGE, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUN 7

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND 2 BAGS OF CLAM WITHOUT SHELLFISH CERIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SHELLFISH TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL ORIGINAL UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B-2)

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER, FREEZER, COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.-----NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE) AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST PROVIDED WITH LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT LADIES WASHROOM DOOR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR.-----MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

Critical Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM (GARAGE), TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----NOTED LITTER ON GROUND NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT (MC VICKER AVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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