JAN 30
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA LUNA.
BEAT. 22/100
1726 S RACINE AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 30, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.
JAN 232025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE DRINK LINES AND WALL UNDER THE BAR AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A CLEAN KITCHENWARE RACK BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AROUND THE SEWER PIPE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED THE RACK AND THE PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED A LARGE BIN OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED ON THE BAR AREA COUNTER, THAT IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM A CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES FOR ANY FOODS STORED ON THE BAR COUNTER. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PLASTIC WRAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2590139 DATED 2/27/24; 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 2/27/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FEB 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ALL ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A WINDOW OPENED, LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA/FOOD PREP AREA, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF LIVE PESTS AND - OR LIVE INSECTS. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR TOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION SUCH AS A SCREEN AND MAKE THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SOME PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED BY THE BAR COUNTER/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, SUCH AS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WALL COVING.
SEP 272023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2582023 CONDUCTED ON 9/20/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 202023FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2023
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER AT HAND WASHING SINK. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49F LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS APPROX 10LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND RAW TUNA AND STEAKON MENU. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER, FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER IN BASEMENT FILLED WITH BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING PAINT PEELING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION..
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566194 CONDUCTED ON 10/28/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 42022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOOD WALL IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 282022FAILED21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
FAILED
21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SHREDDING READY TO EAT CABBAGE AND TOUCHING THE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ONLY MAINTAINING AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMEPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BOTH AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER BLOCKED HAND WASHING SINK, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE 4 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-303.11(B) OBSERVED THE LOW TEMEPRATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVED THE EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER AND REPLACED THE CONTAINER WITH A NEW SANITIZING CONTAINER. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS AT INADEQAUTE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 75F-81F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED BEEF RANGING FROM 114F-121F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF CHICKEN FLAUTAS RANGING FROM 71F-85F AND ABOUT 8 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND AGUACHILES CEVICHE). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED MUSSELS BEING THAWED IN STAGNET WATER AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F).
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND PIPES BY THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE SEWER PIPE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONSUMABLE WATER CONTAINER AND A TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINER, BOTH WITHOUT LIDS, BEING STORED AT THE BAR/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE WATER AND TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS TO PREVENT ANY CHANCE OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOOD WALL IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.11 OBSERVED NO RECORDS FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER ON SITE FOR THE RAW FISH CEVICHE THAT IS ON THE MENU AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RECORDS FOR RAW FISH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CEVICHE, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE TO THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEANUP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO COVING BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO SEAL WALL NEXT TO BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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