LA LENA.

Chicago Health Dept

3756-3758 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

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

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 11

2025

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH DEAD ROACHES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

NOV 8

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TORN. ALL GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 28

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TORN. ALL GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 8

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS FOR SPICES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 15

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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 11

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 4

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE TRAP BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP,STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 31

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 2

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JUN 16

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AREA.

AUG 26

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2019

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 14

2019

FAIL 15 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR WINDOW IN DINING AREA BAR AREA SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE.MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA .

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 10

2019

FAIL 20 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE.MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in rear of prep area, rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

SEP 2

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several items without labels. Must label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with names and dates.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found several items stored directly on floor (crate of onions, oil, etc). Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found several stained ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen area. Must replace.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Found light not functioning in rear stand up freezer. Instructed to repair/replace bulb.

SEP 29

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 24

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN 2DR SLIDING DOOR TRACKS LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE 7-UP AND PEPSI COOLERS AND AT THREE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES, AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT IN SAME AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

AUG 3

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2011

FAIL 4 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

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

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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR STORAGE AREA, WALL BY DINING AREA BATHROOM, AND REPAINT KITCHEN IN A LITE COLOR PAINT

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS AND BETTER MAINTAIN

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