LANGOSTA NAYARITA.

Chicago Health Dept

3118 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ICE MACHINE, REMOVING AND DISCARDING ICE IN BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ICE AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Other

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

Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

APR 20

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided in employees restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Observed open container of raw chicken in prep cooler stored above a container of ready-to-eat foods: salad, sliced cucumber..., Instructed not place raw meats at below ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. salad discarded.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

No date markings on several cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed manager to date all cooked food containers that are held in cooler for more than 24 hours counting cook day as day one. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Other

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

Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

JUN 12

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS AND NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO FREEZER UNIT NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 7

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA (CONTAINERS OF BUTTER). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND HAVE STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

AUG 30

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 23

2023

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 40LBS OF SHRIMP AT 60.1F, 3LBS OF CEVICHE AT 59.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 43LBS AT $1100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED TWO DOOR REFRIGRATOR TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55.7F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AND AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

JAN 25

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 21

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

STILL FINDING EVIDENCE APPX. 8-10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PIPES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BAR AND CRAWLING ON WALL AND ON FLOOR ,REAR KITCHEN- ON WALL AND WHEEL BASE OF PREP COOLER AND APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/21/2022.

JAN 19

2022

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT..

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CLOSETS,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS,WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546284 1/7/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE APPX. 17 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR TRIM IN HALL WAY,INSIDE OF WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA,UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BAR AND CRAWLING ON WALL AND ON FLOOR ,REAR KITCHEN- ON WALL AND WHEEL BASE OF PREP COOLER,DOOR HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/19/2022.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL OF CHECKING VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7

2022

FAIL 26 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WRITTEN RECORD OF LAST DATE USED ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS- DICED OCTOPUS 60.8F,10LBS. SLICED TOMATO 47.3F,5LBS- SHRIMP EMPANADAS 47.3F INSIDEOF PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,4- QUARTS OF WHIPPING CREAM 52.8F-57.0F ON PREP TABLE.12- GALLONS OF SOUP 45.1F-45.5F ON FLOOR IN LARGE POTS IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 OR BELOW. APPX.138 LBS. $150.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINALPAPCKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD AT SERVICE COUNTERS AND BAR AREA,OPENINGS IN WALL AND ON LEDGES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,DOOR HINGES OF CHEST FREEZERS.ALSO.APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH CLOTHING AND DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE IN CHEST FREEZERS,CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOILET AND SINK IN STAFF UNI-SEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS,WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CLOSETS,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL OF CHECKING VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR VACCINATION POSTED ON INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGES AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO LARGE POTS (60 LITERS) OF COOKED SHRIMP SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1F TO 52.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER LAYING ON ICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP TO PROPERLY DISPENSE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALL UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DINING AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 27

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. TOP BROKEN INTERIOR LID, WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2016

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL ENCRUSTED GREASE AT TOP OF CONTAINER AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, OUTSIDE HANDLE SURFACES, ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF BETTER WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 15

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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