LA MICHOACANA DE MARTHA LLC..

Chicago Health Dept

4336 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED UNCOVERED ICE CREAM STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND CONDIMENTS IN MULTIPLE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON DRAINBOARD. OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED LAYING DOWN AND UNCOVERED IN CONTAINER BEHIND CONDIMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE ITEMS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS COVER FOR CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS/COVERS TO COVER FOOD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON SILVER SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALL IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SAID AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87.4F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 114.6F AFTER RESTORATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH DOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS TO RIGHT OF WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DIPPER WELL AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUN 6

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SMALL CONDIMENT CONTAINERS INCLUDING DIFFERENT VARIETY OF NUTS, ETC. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACNINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UANBLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LOOSE WALLBASE BEHIND TOILET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

JUL 11

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 24

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 13

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DUST ACCUMUMULATION ON VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CARDBOARD LINING ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS FLOOR TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/25/22 REPORT 2562758 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 REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 39 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. 40 OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN 41 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS. 47 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. 49 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 51 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. 55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. 55 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM. 56 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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AUG 25

2022

PASS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF LARGE 5- GALLON PLASTIC BUCKETS OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 GALLONS STRAWBERRY YOGURT 47.1F. 1.5 GALLONS VANILLA YOGURT 48.1F. 1QT. PINA COLADA 47.5F. 1- GALLON PECAN YOGURT 48.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 5.5 GALLONS $300. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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 AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS SURROUNDING JUICING STATION, NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FEB 7

2020

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SYRUP STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SYRUP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY, AND THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BROKEN AROUND THE IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES.

JAN 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certifications on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PALETAS, CHIPS,YOGURT CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PALETA MACHINE, AND HANDSINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN AN OPEN CONTAINER OF MANGO PUREE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OCT 7

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PRE PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR EXTEND TOP SNEEZE GUARD TO EXTEND OVER ALL CONDIMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE/DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

FEB 24

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK -IN COOLER IN REAR AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR ALSO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA

FEB 6

2013

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 2

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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