SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA MICHOACANA DE MARTHA LLC..

YOUR CALL. 55/100

4336 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed with conditions

11 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUL 11
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 13
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORFood 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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 11
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest 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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR. REPAIR SAME.

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

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

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

FEB 24
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
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
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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