LA LENA.
3756-3758 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 25 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 182025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH DEAD ROACHES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
4-101.17: **C** Wood, Use Limitation OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES IN REAR PREP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALL TILES THROUGH OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS(HALLWAY FROM PREP TO DRY STORAGE, IN REAR AND FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
DEC 112025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AT BAR PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND WATER BOILER. OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE, UTILITY SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH DEAD ROACHES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES IN REAR PREP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALL TILES THROUGH OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS(HALLWAY FROM PREP TO DRY STORAGE, IN REAR AND FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOV 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TORN. ALL GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO POINT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OUT TO INSPECTOR ON WATER INTAKE LINE.
ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 282024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE ESPRESSO AND JUICE ARE SERVED WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. SINK IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A 2 DOOR REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER. LARGE COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND HAND SINK MUST REMAIN FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW VEGETABLES. MANAGER RELOCATED CHICKEN TO A BOTTOM SHELF AWAY FROM RAW FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TORN. ALL GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO POINT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OUT TO INSPECTOR ON WATER INTAKE LINE.
ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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NOV 82023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE CLOSET LOCATED AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR AND LIQUOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS FOR SPICES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP,STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 112022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP,STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
8-404.14(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2561734 ON 8/4/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND ON THE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 42022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE TRAP BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT SIDE. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR SIDE, AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, BEVERAGE SERVICE BAR IN THE RESTAURANT AND FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP,STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528835 ON 8/31/21 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 312021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISWASH AREA, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 162020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 50.2F, PORK AT 46.4F, BEEF AT 48.7F, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 46.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR ALL REQUIRED ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ALL FOODS ON THE MENU WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CERAMIC HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE HAND WASHING SINK.
REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AREA.
AUG 222019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2304666 8/14/19 NOT CORRECTED.#44- MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR DINING AREA,RESTAURANT DINING AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM .#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA.#57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.#58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
AUG 142019FAILED15 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,SALSA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN,BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF AND A KNIFE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND JUICE BAR PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A PLASTIC BOWL INSIDE OF BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
OBSERVED A NEW FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR OF BUSINESS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE.10 GALLONS SOUP.32 GALLONG RED & GREEN SALSA.2LBS. DICED ONIONS.2LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE.3LBS. COOKED POTATOES.45LBS. COOKED PORK.1LB. COOKED CACTUS.7LBS. COOKED CHICKEN.5LBS. COOKED TONGUE.20LBS. COOKED MOLE SAUCE.5LBS. COOKED BEANS .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.104LBS. 42 GALLONS. $774.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR WINDOW IN DINING AREA BAR AREA SIDE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285477 4/19/19 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38- OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF LARGE BAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#44- MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#53- MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR DINING AREA .#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA.#60- MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.#58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF LARGE BAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE.MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BEER COOLERS
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR DINING AREA AND GROUT FLOOR IN RESTAURANT DINING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM RESTAURANT SIDE.MISSING WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM BAR AREA SIDE.MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SIDE EXIT DOOR,MISSING OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED.MISSING WALL TILES NEAR MOP SINK.HOLE IN WINDOW SILL IN LARGE BAR AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA .
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
APR 102019FAILED20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH BARE HANDS (SHREDDED CHEESE) HE PUT ON TOP OF PLATED BEANS TO BE SERVED.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED 2-10LBS. CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT 45.6F-53.8F INSIDE OF REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND 20LBS. COOKED BEANS AT 63.5F INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC BUCKET ON COUNTER TOP.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON USING SHALLOW CONTAINERS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.COS.APPX. 40LBS.$27.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR AND SHELF IN REAR HALLWAY,ON LOWER SHELF IN SMALL BAR AREA.A DEAD DECAYED RODENT INSIDE OF MOTOR OF BEER COOLER IN LARGE BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF LARGE BAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE.MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BEER COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR DINING AREA AND GROUT FLOOR IN RESTAURANT DINING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM RESTAURANT SIDE.MISSING WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM BAR AREA SIDE.MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SIDE EXIT DOOR,MISSING OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED.MISSING WALL TILES NEAR MOP SINK.HOLE IN WINDOW SILL IN LARGE BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around 3 compartment sink. exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in rear of prep area, rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
SEP 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found several items without labels. Must label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with names and dates.
Found several items stored directly on floor (crate of onions, oil, etc). Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor.
Found several stained ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen area. Must replace.
Found light not functioning in rear stand up freezer. Instructed to repair/replace bulb.
SEP 292015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD/BLOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR PREP, (2) BAR AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS ESPECIALLY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE (BAR SIDE), AND IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED AN OPENING INTO THE WALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE BAR SIDE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENRTY POINTS FOR PEST.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
OCT 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST CLEAN 2DR SLIDING DOOR TRACKS LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE 7-UP AND PEPSI COOLERS AND AT THREE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 222012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES, AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT IN SAME AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
JUL 262011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR STORAGE AREA, WALL BY DINING AREA BATHROOM, AND REPAINT KITCHEN IN A LITE COLOR PAINT
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. MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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