SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA PERLA TAPATIA #2.

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3800-03810 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 19, 2025 · passed

11 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 12
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME EXPOSED AT ENTRENCE OF REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2603979 CONDUCTED ON 10/03/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS. (WORN GROUTING) MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 3
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS.(WORN GROUTING)MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 3
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

MAY 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE STOCK STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES WHICH ARE NOT SHIELDED TO PREVENT DRIPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THEM TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM AND AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DONUT FRYING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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APR 20
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 13
2021
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKY WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DUSTY FANS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2374051 6/22/2020: #55 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES. #56 - OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JUN 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PACKAGING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND BLOCKED BY SEVERAL ROLLING CARTS AND CRATES OF BREAD AND PASTRIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 58F, EGGS AT 58.8F, ORANGE JUICE AT 57.7F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 57F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE STARBUCKS COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 18
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON FROZEN TREATS (PALLETAS AND ICE CREAM ) THAT IS PURCHASED FROM OTHER LOCATIONS AND SOLD ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS & BASEMENT.MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

OCT 11
2019
FAILED
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON FROZEN TREATS (PALLETAS AND ICE CREAM ) THAT IS PURCHASED FROM OTHER LOCATIONS AND SOLD ON PREMISES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF BAKED GOODS ON 3- ROLLING CARTS ON SALES FLOOR WITH READY TO EAT FOODS NOT COVERED.EMPLOYEES REMOVED BAKED GOODS TO ENCLOSED DISPLAY CASES.MUST PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FAN GUARD COVERS IN SAME,FRYER CABINET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL LEAKY PIPE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER/SEWAGE POOLING AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND WATER COVERING FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND RECEDING WATER BACK INTO FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS & BASEMENT.MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2241155 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED #51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO NESCAFE CAFE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MACHINES AND MADE VISIBLE.#58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED . 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMATER NOT CALIBRATED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE THERMOMATER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOODS NOT POTECTED. OBSERVED PASTRIES ON DISPLAY WITH OUT PROTECTION IN SHOPPING AISLE. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SELF SERVE PASTRIES . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES BY USE OF PACKAGING OR DISPLAY CASE . OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PLACE PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE. CORRECTED ON SITE . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 .

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO NESCEFE CAFE MACHINES. INTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MACHINES AND MADE VISIBLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and walk in cooler must properly date food items in coolers, and walk in cooler.

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area 1st floor in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bsmt prep areas, and in first floor front counter area, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep areas 1st floor, bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Walk in cooler floors under shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris accumulation(corners), needs detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in freezer floors not clean, had excess dirt, ice build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler need re-grouting, floors by bsmt prep area need regrouting.

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

Walls in walk in cooler(1st floor), that had damaged, holes, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling in bsmt storage areas, bsmt prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired, sealed.

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

Leaking pipe at valve in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES THROUGH OUT LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BAKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS,SLICERS,CARTS BAKING SHEETS ETC) AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH A PROTECTIVE WRAP TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED HEAVY DIRT FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE,CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT, WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE U-JOINT HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DEEP FRYING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR.

SEP 19
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED VERY THICK BLACK DIRT AND SLIM INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ON WALLS, CEILING, ON EQUIPMENTS AND CHARTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT AT THE COMPARTMENT SINKS OF FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED SHELVES THROUGH OUT LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BAKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS,SLICERS,CARTS BAKING SHEETS ETC) AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH A PROTECTIVE WRAP TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED HEAVY DIRT FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE,CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT, WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE U-JOINT HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DEEP FRYING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR.

FEB 13
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BREAD TRAYS AND CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/BAKERY AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPLACE MISSING, LOOSE AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AT REAR PREP/BAKERY AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH NUT PREP/FRYING AREA.

OCT 15
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOODS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM OF COUNTER TABLE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN ON HALL BY FRY DOUGH KITCHEN, FLOOR IN TOILET AT SAME LOCATION, AND FLOORS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND WATER

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

MUST REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

OCT 25
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON 2COMP.SINK IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM{PREVIOUSLY CANDI PREP AREA,AND DREFROST AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER AT FRONT.ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAMAGE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET AREA AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION .

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED CLEAN EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND 3COMP.SINKS AT FRONT PREP,EXPOSE HAND SINK.AT MIDDLE PREP,EXPOSE HAND SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN ,TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,2COMP SINKS, HAND WASH SINKS AND TOILET BOWLS IN BASEMENT,OUTER WALL AND INISDE OF DOUGH PROOFER,WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME AT ALL TIMES.ALSO BAKE TRAYS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHENON HALL BY FRY DOUGH KITCHEN,FLOOR IN TOILET AT SAME LOCATION,AND FLOORS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND WATER.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW BASE WALLS AT FRONT PREP WITH DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & 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. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES IN KITCKEN HANDLING FOODS TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

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