DEC 15
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA VILLITA RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 23/100
3322 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 15, 2022 · passed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
DEC 62022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA: ON AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ON FLOOR STAND MIXER, BEHIND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED UNDERNEATH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY COVER AND PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2511062 DATED:6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #48 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL LISTED VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 92021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNANT DISCOLORED SMELLY WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WATER, CLEAN AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA AND DIRT DEBRIS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE.
JUN 22021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER PRESENTED UNSIGNED POLICIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, UNDERSTAND AND SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF TONGUE 7LBS, BARBACOA 6LBS, PORK 3LBS, BEEF TRIPE 5LBS,STEAK 3LBS, CHICKEN 5LBS WITH NO DISCARD DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD TOTALING $170. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNANT DISCOLORED SMELLY WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WATER, CLEAN AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE WASTE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND NO TIGHT FITTING LIDS ACCORDING TO CITY CODE AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER IS LEAKING AND FLOWING ONTO SIDEWALK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA AND DIRT DEBRIS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE.
DEC 152020PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2020
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, ETC., INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES, NOT STORED ON PREP TABLES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS, OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER AND AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #58 FROM REPORT #2201043 DATED AUGUST 16, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED –
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGENOT ABLE TO DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL REUSED 10 GALLON BUCKETS OF POT AND PAN DETERGENT (CHEMICAL CONTAINERS) BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OF SALSAS,MARINATED CARROTS,PEPPERS,SOUP,JALAPENO PEPPERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOR PROPERLY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.50 GALLONS $215.(NO CITATION ISSUED
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,CHICKEN COOLER.SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS,HOOD,WALL EXHAUST FANS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 72018FAILED21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGENOT ABLE TO DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN BAR PREP AREA HAD A PLASTIC BUCKET INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN,MIDDLE PREP AREA-A BOWL AND A SPONGE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN,DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,35LBS. COOKED SHREEDED CHICKEN 50.2F IN A PAN INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.75LBS.$280.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 3-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ROTISSERIE,APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA AND APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR,LEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL REUSED 10 GALLON BUCKETS OF POT AND PAN DETERGENT (CHEMICAL CONTAINERS) BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OF SALSAS,MARINATED CARROTS,PEPPERS,SOUP,JALAPENO PEPPERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOR PROPERLY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.50 GALLONS $215.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,CHICKEN COOLER.SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND BENT LEAVING LID OPEN APPX"8-10" GAP FROM RIM OF DUMPSTER AND ROD BROKEN ON REAR OF DUMPSTER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STOARGE AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS,HOOD,WALL EXHAUST FANS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
OCT 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT HOT WATER LINE IN REAR DISH AREA. WATER LINE HAS BEEN DAMAGED. WATER REMAINS AVAILABLE TO ALL SINKS IN THE AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, PIZZA WAS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
DEC 52016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH CLEAR WATER(NO READING ON TEST PAPER WHEN TESTED). MUST USE SANITIZER IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE SURE THE CONCENTRATION LEVEL IS 50-100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE LEAK UNDERNEATH WHICH SPLASHES ALL OVER THE FLOOR(UNABLE TO USE A CONTAINER UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO CATCH THE LEAKING WATER). MUST REPAIR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON PREMISES SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE 2 LARGE GRAY PLASTIC STORAGE UNITS NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND BEHIND THE JUKE BOX IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-4-16 ON REPORT# 1948719: -35- REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. -38- MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDERNEATH ELEVATED POP NEAR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
SEP 22016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SURFACE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. PAINT ALL SHELVES INSIDE SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE WHITE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR UPPER SECTION OF WALL INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM(PEELING PAINT).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MUST BE ENCLOSED TO PREVENT THE SCOOP FROM CONTAMINATION.
AUG 42016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR, MUST INSTALL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUST SURFACE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. PAINT ALL SHELVES INSIDE SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE WHITE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR UPPER SECTION OF WALL INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM(PEELING PAINT).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MUST BE ENCLOSED TO PREVENT THE SCOOP FROM CONTAMINATION.
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