JAN 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 64/100
1820 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 3, 2025 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
DEC 122023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED STEAK AND CEVICHE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2538218 CONDUCTED ON 11/9/21. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.16 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 6-501.13 FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED SUCH AS BEANS AND PORK BELLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSSUE #7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT AND DRY WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED POLICY AND KIT ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTINERS.
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SEP 272018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 SEAL OPEN AREA ALONG BOTH SIDES OF GUTTER IN WALL BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREA AND HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 MUST CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD IN PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR INTERIOR OF SLIDING 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
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