Chicago Health Dept
1820 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
6 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
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.
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.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT AND DRY WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OBSERVED POLICY AND KIT ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTINERS.
6-201.13 SEAL OPEN AREA ALONG BOTH SIDES OF GUTTER IN WALL BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREA AND HARBORAGE.
4-202.18 MUST CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD IN PREP AREA.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR INTERIOR OF SLIDING 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
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