LA PASADITA.

Chicago Health Dept

1140 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

120

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S. AT FRONT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS(TONGS AND LIDS)WITH A SCRUBBER AND SOAP UNDER RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 2 LBS.COOKED BEANS AT 118.9°F ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10LBS.COOKED BEANS AT 51.8°F IN REAR REFRIGERATOR. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 11

2024

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 16

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DELI TOP COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER REPAIRED COOLER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES TO ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2583303 OCTOBER 12 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #58 RENEW FOOD ALLERGY CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON SITE. OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGY CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 12

2023

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAR 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WITH 03/22/2021 EXPIRATION DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AND/OR FOR DISHWARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED THE CHLORINE TEST KIT BY END OF INSPECTION. COS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

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JUN 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND SEVERAL COOKED TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 30 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 62.5F, 40 LBS OF COOKED BEEF TONGUES AT 53.1F, 30 LBS OF ROAST BEEF 55.4F, ITEMS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP ONE DOOR COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $700. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COOKED FOOD ( RICE, BEEF..) CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKINGS, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS, COOKED RICE STORED IN LARGE DEEP TUBS,COVERED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS, COVERED LOOSELY TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 64.4F. COOLER IS USED TO STORED TCS FOODS ( BEEF, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER, COOLER TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO STOPPER PROVIDED FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING.

JAN 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 07/12/2019, INSPECTION #2301046. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PIC PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEL EVENTS. UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVER THE COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT CONDIMENTS ON THE CUSTOMERS TACOS (ONION AND CILANTRO MIX). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS. MANAGER HAD THE COOKS WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND INSIDE WORKING WALK IN COOKER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 22

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE VENT COVER MISSING IN THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS DIRTY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DIRTY AND THE FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: SOUR CREAM AT 51.1F, CHEESE AT 45.5F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TACOS BY REACHING INTO CILANTRO, ONION AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS AND OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER SLICING LIMES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010

Minor Sanitation

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

THE HOODVENTS IN THE REAR MUST BE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

MAR 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND PARTIALLY COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 65.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50,VALUE 200 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER AND COVER EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD/FILTERS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. NEED TO REG ROUTE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE SAID TILES. BASEBOARD/COVING AT FRONT [RE[ AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

FEB 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 3

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-14 REPT#1491177 INSP#386 #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, SINKS, PREP TABLES. #34 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35 REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. #38 SECURE LOOSE FAUCETS ON WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. #41 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 31

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SOUR CREAM 52.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.3F, AND FLAN 47.5F STORED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN COVER AND GASKETS OF HORCHATA CHEST FREEZER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, SINKS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SECURE LOOSE FAUCETS ON WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER OR HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

OCT 8

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 1

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,HAS OPEN SEAMS ALS MUST REPAIR GASKET OF THE CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACK AT THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD IN FRONT OF STOVE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOPMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JAN 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Must provide,maintain a splashguard at exposed handsink at rear kitchen-food prep area,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must remove peeling debris on north brick wall where the lids for drinks are stored at rear.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Detail clean,organize rear kitchen food prep area,dry storage rooms and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage also elevate all stored items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

DEC 28

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in basins of 3 compartment sink,grease trap box not maintained oozing out grease on the right side of said box. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report#634246 dated:08/11/2011. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 11/11/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN AREA 11/11/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES 11/11/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 11/11/2011 36 Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, REAR KITCHEN AREA 11/11/2011 Must correct all noted violations by 1/4/13. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must provide,maintain a splashguard at exposed handsink at rear kitchen-food prep area,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must remove peeling debris on north brick wall where the lids for drinks are stored at rear.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must repair slow draining at handsink inside the womens toilet room.

Minor Pest Activity

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

AUG 11

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, REAR KITCHEN AREA

NOV 24

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVING,FAN COVERS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING DEBRI ON WALLS ALONG REAR DRY STORAGE AREA-MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULB ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN IS MISSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER ALONG VOID SPACE OF REAR WALK-IN-COOLER,WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 29

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

JUL 14

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION FREPORT#159912 7/15/09 NOT CORRECTED #32 SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMP SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REA;REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKET AT FRONT COOLER.#33 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,FAN GUARDS,CONDENSERS OF COOLERS NEED CLEANING-MUST DETAIL CLEAN.#34 FLOOR GROUTING IN REAR COOKING AREA/DISHROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM(BY REAR EXIT DOOR).#35 WALLS AROUND FRONT HANDSINK NEED CLEANING REPAIRED TO SMOOTH SURFACE.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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