DEC 18
2017
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LACASA DEL PUEBLO TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 37/100
1834 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2017 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS OFF OF FLOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AND SALSA COOLER,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,OVENS,STEAM TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALLS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,NEXT TO HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH 1ST FL. PREP AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
DEC 112017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT SEVERAL TORTILLAS ON THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND FLIP THEM ON THE GRILL TO PUT THEM IN A BASKET TO BE SERVED.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS OFF OF FLOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AND SALSA COOLER,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,OVENS,STEAM TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALLS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,NEXT TO HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH 1ST FL. PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
JUN 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 53.6F, EGGS AT 63.5F, CHORIZO AT 54.9F, REFRIED BEANS AT 59.5F, BEEF AT 49.9F, PORK AT 57.9F, SHRIMP PATTIES AT 57.7F, CHEESE AT 53.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DOOR THRESHOLD. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
JUN 132016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (CHILES, FLOUR) LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES WITH THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED SAID ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND FRYERS AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1567070 ON 9-2-15. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533005 ON 4-17-15. 32-REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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SEP 22015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SETUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK T0 WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533005 ON 4-17-15. 32-REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. 41- STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN 61.8F-64F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30 OF CHICKEN. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
JAN 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE CURRENTLY MAKING TAMALES NOT MAINTAINED, BASIN OF SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, PIPE REMOVED UNDERNEATH SINK CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JUN 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. PAINT BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES WHERE RUSTY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS AND WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
A LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED FOR ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE.
OCT 22012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IS DAMAGED AND DOES NOT SEAL, RESET THE GASKET SO THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED SOUTH OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THE HOLE AND SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. SWEEP AND MOP THE KITCHEN FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN IS MISSING THE SHIELD, REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE BASEMENT HAND SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOP AREA IS MILDEWED, SCRUB CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
DEC 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GERASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN.
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
MAY 272011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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