OCT 30
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA TORTA CHILANGA #2.
BEAT. 36/100
5407 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed
Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD ITEM CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED/COVERED IMPROPERLY WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE COOLERS, PREP AREA, FRONTLINE AREA AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND STORE/COVER WITH FOOD GRADE COVERS/LIDS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE/GRIME ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.
OCT 82024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
SEP 292023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
SEP 252023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL REMAIN ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. NOTE: PREMISES HAS USED SILVER SPRAY PAINT TO PAINT OVER GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS AND SPRAY PAINT AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SUPPLIES TO REPAIR SURFACES.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY IF SEWAGE ISSUE REPAIRED, ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAVE BEEN SEALED (2 DRAINS FULLY CEMENTED. 1 DRAIN WITH AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE WITH GARDEN HOSE EXTENSION COMPLETELY WITH CEMENT AROUND, OTHER 2 DRAINS CAPPED) . PIPE MISSING FROM BASEMENT UTILITY SINK CAUSING WASTE WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO HAVE LICENSE PLUMBER REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT DRY, WASTE WATER FROM UTILITY SINK ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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SEP 202023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2023
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUST AND ALUMUNUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL, RUST AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED RAW BLACK/BROWN SEWAGE WITH HUMAN FECES/EXCREMENTS, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER WASTE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ON LARGE AREA OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. FOUL SEWAGE ODOR NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE, REMOVE SEWAGE AND ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT, ALONG WALLBASE AND ENTIRE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
OCT 262022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (SALT) AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
OCT 192022FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (SALT) AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/23/21, REPORT #2521826: #57: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 232021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) INBETWEEN FRYER AND GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
JUN 162021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER HOT WATER TANK AND DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
STYROFOAM CUPS BEING STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS OF SALSA AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN FOOD)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INBETWEEN FRYER AND GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
JAN 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
JAN 32019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Observed food handler touch uncooked beef with raw hands and then touch bread. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods, such as bread. Instructed must use utensils or wear gloves to handle ready to eat foods. Operator discarded contaminated bread during inspection. Instructed must wash hands and use utensils after switching tasks. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed no labels on TCS foods in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to measure internal food temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed approximately 20 mice droppings and 1 live roach in dry storage stairwell area. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Observed no gloves on site. Recommended gloves and/or utensils for ready to eat foods.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed drain line from 2 door cooler not properly connected to drain system. (drain line emptying into pan on floor). Must repair.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed excessive debris and ice accumulation inside chest freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow prevention device not located on utility sink on main floor and basement utility sink. Must provide back flow prevention device on utility sink.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Observed standing, deep, waste/sewage water in all of basement. Instructed must clean and sanitize basement and storage area at top of stairs of basement. Must repair plumbing issue. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed lid open and garbage overflowing. Must clean area around garbage container. Must keep all garbage contained in container with lid closed. Observed items on ground near garbage container. Observed excessive grease on outdoor grease container. Instructed must clean grease container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(B). Citation issued.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed heavily soiled floors throughout kitchen, dry storage and basement. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must elevate all items at least 6 in above the floor.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.
JAN 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER DINING TABLE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT DINING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REAR YARD WALK-IN COOLER (NOT IN USE),FULL OF CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
APR 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 45.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.4F, RAW BACON AT 48.1F, CHEESE AT 45.2F, AND STEAK AT 46.4F. OBSERVED BREADED STEAK AT 68.3F ON TOP OF THE OIL CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES (ONIONS AND CARROTS) STORED IN A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A DISHWASHING LIQUID LABEL ON IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALSO, OBSERVED A DIRTY APRON AND A USED PAPER TOWEL IN THE CONTAINER USED TO STORE ONIONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FOOD FROM PERSONAL ITEMS AND TRASH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 42015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (ADULT AND NYMPH) BY ATTACHED MOTOR HARDWARE OF COOLER AT FRONT LINE. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN DINING AREA AND COOLER IN PREP AREA. RUB MARKINGS NOTED AT BASE OF LOCKED DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT THAT IS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GAPS NOTED AT BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE 4 INCH WALLBASE COVING IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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