LA FUENTE RESTAURANTE #2.

Chicago Health Dept

2946-2950 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 29

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOV 2

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.

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SEP 6

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.

AUG 30

2022

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING HANDLE AT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STANDING LIQUID ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.

DEC 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

STOPPERS NEED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 6

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANLDERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAITAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 20

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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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