JUN 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA FUENTE RESTAURANTE #2.
BEAT. 27/100
2946-2950 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NEAR DISH WASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE POT AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE IN THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA AND AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER, PREP AREA AND BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINKS AND TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASINS CLEAR AND REMOVE TABLE TO HAVE HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW BRICK ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OCT 202023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3F, 1LB EGGS AT 49.8F AND 1LB OF SLICE LETTUCE AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED FOR ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563699 ON 9/15/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #47-FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN. #49-FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
SEP 152022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
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SEP 62022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
AUG 302022FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2022
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS: STEAK (48.6F), CHEESE (46.9), GUACAMOLE (50.3F), SOUR CREAM (47.5F), PORK (54F), CARNE ASADA (50.1F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOOD VALUED AT $300. TOTAL WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF 1ST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CUPS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER USED AS SCOOPS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MISSING HANDLE AT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STANDING LIQUID ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
DEC 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CHEESE ON PLATE WITH HIS BARE HAND. ALL OTHER FOOD WAS BEING SERVED WITH UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER WASHED HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
STOPPERS NEED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS STORED INSIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR BEVERAGES(HORCHATA, ETC) IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 62018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING AND RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST, AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RAW BRICK ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON EAST SIDE OF DINING AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SURFACE, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH,EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANLDERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIP/LOC ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN SMALL BOX FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. BEANS, RICE, PORK ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAITAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR IN NEED OF SEALING. WALL NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AT DRY WALL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 252015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STOCK NOT ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR 6", INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
JAN 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE A SHORT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AT SERVICE BAR. IF NOT ENOUGH SPACE THEN MAY ONLY USE LEFT SIDE DRAINBOARD FOR DIRTY UTENSILS/BARWARE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING VENTS IN THE ALL FOUR TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM. THE WEST WALLS IN THE EAST TOILET ROOMS ARE MADE OF BRICK AND NOT EASY TO CLEAN. MUST MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 202013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM SINK. TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PAINT SAME.
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