SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA MIXTECA POBLANA 2 LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

3046-3050 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 2, 2023 · passed

Failed 16 of 27 inspections. 50 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 16 failed
VIOLATIONS
222
includes 50 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 2
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

PREMISES STILL HAVE OVER 30 LARGE LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUB PUMP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED ON WALLS, WALL COVERINGS, AND CEILING BEAMS THROUGH OUT FRONT AREA. LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND LARGE OPENING, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

AUG 2
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW PORK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (CARROTS, CILANTRO, ONION, AND JALAPENO PEPPERS). INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: PORK 55.8F, GREEN SALSA 57.2, BEEF 59.2F, AND CHEESE AT 64.9F. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE FILLED GARBAGE CAN OF RAW PORK UNREFRIGERATED AND IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OFF 55.8F. ALL ABOVE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 150LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES. WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. NO OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE REFRIGERATION AT 41F BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INFESTATION OF PESTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OVER 100 LARGE LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON WALLS, FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA. NUMEROUS DEAD BABY ROACHES NOTED INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CAUSING HARBORAGE IN OUTSIDE REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, ROACHES, RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISES FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED IN BOTTOM CORNER AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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

PREMISES USING LARGE 55 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND INBETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL, AND FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL MEAT SLICERS, CABBAGE SLICER, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET BOWLS AND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED ON WALLS, WALL COVERINGS, AND CEILING BEAMS THROUGH OUT FRONT AREA. LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND LARGE OPENING, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 7
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON PREP TABLES AND CARTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567173 ON 11-16-22: 38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WEST PREP AREA, FRONT STORAGE AREAS 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 80 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 48-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. 60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553263 ON 3-22-22:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.38-OBSERVED 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.47-OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.52-OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.55-OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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NOV 16
2022
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 183.9F, PORK 166.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WEST PREP AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON PREP TABLES AND CARTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553263 ON 3-22-22:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.38-OBSERVED 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.47-OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.52-OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.55-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, WATER SEEPAGE ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 22
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, WATER SEEPAGE ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 15
2022
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN BEEF 133.1F PREPARED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(37F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DAMAGED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, WATER SEEPAGE ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 22
2022
FAILED
23 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(37F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT OPERABLE IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVEDD 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DAMAGED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, WATER SEEPAGE ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES, AND WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE LOCATED INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION OF DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL OR RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

MAR 13
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 12
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP AND FLOOR DRAINS. DEAD ROACHES NOTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, ROACHES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL.

MAR 5
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH ROACH DROPPINGS AND RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO EMPTY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED HOWEVER NOT SECURE. INSTD TO SECURE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

5-601.11 EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIP TRAYS, ALL MEAT SLICERS, GRINDERS, CABBAGE SLICER, MICROWAVE, CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. OVER 10 ROACHES NOTED ON ICE IN ICE MACHINE WITH GLUE BOARD ROACH FECES NOTED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ROACH FECES ALSO NOTED ON WALLS AND TV IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED TODAY OR AFTER

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

ALL REAR EXIT DOORS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15: LARGE POTS ON SITE WITHOUT PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED PROCEDURE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND INBETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL, AND FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL MEAT SLICERS, GRINDERS, CABBAGE SLICER, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30
2020
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CERTIFATE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKING OF THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS: COOKED STEAK, COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKENREADY TO EAT SALSAS, SOUPS. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LABELS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN ALL PREP AREAS. 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WEST END. 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH MEAT GRINDER IN PREP AREA WHICH IS ACTIVELY BEING USED, 100 LARGE MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR PREP AREA. OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FOUL ODOR NOTED. 3 LIVE BABY ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKINSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BUCKETS STORED IN SALSA FOR DISPENSING. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

LARGE POTS ON SITE WITHOUT PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED PROCEDURE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND INBETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL, AND FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL MEAT SLICERS, CABBAGE SLICER, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR. ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO DRAIN PROPERLY. LEAK FROM PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, TIRES, ETC) NOTED THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR, AND REAR OUTSIDE LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR. NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS THROUGH OUT. WALL AND ENTRYWAY FRAME LEADING TO WEST FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED WALL VOIDS. INSTD TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES, AND EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD ON FLOOR NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

APR 30
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2019
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. COLD WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS WHEN TURNED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEES TO TURN THE WATER OFF FROM THE VALVE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SINK. -REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285415 DATED 04/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -49. 4-601.11(C) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILLS, DRIP TRAYS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -51. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. -55. CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL HOLES ALONG PIPES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12(A) ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. 6-501.114 CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NON FUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. -57. 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. -58. PA 100-0367 ; NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND VERIFY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE VIOLATION #59.

APR 18
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOULTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) IN BETWEEN USES.

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. COLD WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS WHEN TURNED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEES TO TURN THE WATER OFF FROM THE VALVE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SINK. -REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213602 DATED 08/28/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41. 101.19 RAW WOOD NOTED UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INBETWEEN SHELVING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. RUST NOTED ON ALL STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE SUCH SURFACES TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -49. 4-601.11(C) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILLS, DRIP TRAYS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -51. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. -55. CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL HOLES ALONG PIPES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12(A) ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. 6-501.114 CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NON FUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. -57. 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. -58. PA 100-0367 ; NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND VERIFY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF (PICADILLO), TRIPE ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.11 (B-E). CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

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

4-101.19 RAW WOOD NOTED UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INBETWEEN SHELVING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. RUST NOTED ON ALL STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE SUCH SURFACES TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILLS, DRIP TRAYS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL HOLES ALONG PIPES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NON FUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ; NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND VERIFY

AUG 21
2018
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12(A-D) NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (EX. DISPOSABLE TOWELS) AT ANY HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. MGR HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO OBTAIN. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF (PICADILLO), TRIPE ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OVER 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. 2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED IN FRONT NEAR HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT REAR AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BIKES, SPEAKERS, NON USABLE EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC) AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOULTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

4-101.11 (B-E). CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

4-101.19 RAW WOOD NOTED UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INBETWEEN SHELVING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. RUST NOTED ON ALL STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE SUCH SURFACES TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILLS, DRIP TRAYS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL HOLES ALONG PIPES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14(A) HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ; NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND VERIFY.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT OPENING CORRECTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP/ICE MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA 1 PROPANE TANK, 1 PORTABLE CART, 1 10X10 CART. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER, NO RECORDS, OR LETTER THE EMPLOYEES WENT TO CLASS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 9
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP/ICE MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS, NO RECORD, OR LETTER THE EMPLOYEES WENT TO CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 28
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR OFF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDER THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1770602 DATE 5/11/2016.CORRECT BY DATE 8/4/2016. # 32 OBSERVED MANY GROCERY BAGS OF FOOD IN THE FREEZERS, COOLERS. MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR OPEN FOOD MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#33 INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND ALL PREP TABLES. #34 FLOOR THROUGH IN NEED TO CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 35 WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TOO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AND #41 ALL UNNECESSARY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES, IN COOLERS AND UNDER FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP/ICE MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALSO REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINNING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS, NO RECORD, OR LETTER THE EMPLOYEES WENT TO CLASS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 11
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TOP NO SECURED PROPERLY MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN. MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR OPEN FOODS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTA

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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

ALL UNNECESSARY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2016
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 48.5 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE. COOLER WILL NOT BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED PRODUCT: INTESTINE 10LB 47.7 DEGREES, STEAK 49.0 40 LBS, PORK 61.4 DEGREES 30 LBS, INTESTINE 45.8 DEGREES 20 LBS RAW PRODUCT: CHICKEN 46.3 40 LBS, PORK 49.6 51 LBS, BEEF 45.6-47.7 DEGREES 730 LBS, 2 LEGS OF BEEF 46.2-45.8 DEGREES 65 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $1000.00 ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HAND IN PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED AFTER BEING ASKED FOR PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO PROPERLY TEST WATER FOR SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 14, 2015 REPORT #1516432 INSP# 372 VIOLATION #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TOP NO SECURED PROPERLY MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN. MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR OPEN FOODS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT PORPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN FRONT RESTROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 14
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1522555, DATE 2/3/2015. WAS TO BE CORRECTED BY 5/3/2015. FIRST#35 THERE IS STILL GRAFFITI ON THE MENS RESTROOM AND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SECOND#41 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR, 2 SMALL PROPANT TANKS IN REAR STORAGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND REMOVE PROPANE FROM BUILDING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED PAPER CUPS BEING USED FOR GET SALSA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS IE. LADLE.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR PREP AREA COUNTER, SLICERS,GRINDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEFROSTED BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT RESTROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

FEB 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT MEAT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, OR MOVE SLICER, AND PACKAGE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IE. CHAR/FLAT GRILL.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON THE MEN RESTROOM WALL AND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR / BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITENS NOT BEING USED. OBSERVED 2 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE, AND ANOTHER ATTACHED TO A 1 BURNER GRILL IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

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