LA VILLITA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3322 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 6

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 9

2021

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2021

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2020

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS, OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS,HOOD,WALL EXHAUST FANS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 7

2018

FAIL 21 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGENOT ABLE TO DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Sanitation

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Serious Food Temperature

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)

Serious Other

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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)

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STOARGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS,HOOD,WALL EXHAUST FANS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

OCT 5

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 5

2016

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Facility Condition

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 2

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MUST BE ENCLOSED TO PREVENT THE SCOOP FROM CONTAMINATION.

AUG 4

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

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

NO DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR, MUST INSTALL.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MUST BE ENCLOSED TO PREVENT THE SCOOP FROM CONTAMINATION.

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