SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAS BRISAS DEL MAR.

BEAT. 40/100

3207 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 25 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
13 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROEPRLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

OCT 8
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY FOOD STORAGE/SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BREAD CRUMBS, SALT, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD)

NOV 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566213 10/31/22 NOT CORRECTED #STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 31
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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OCT 26
2022
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHREDDED CHEESE.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT CHEESE ON SEVERAL FOOD ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE DELI PAPER,GLOVES OR UTENSILS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED AN APRON,CUTTING GLOVE AND SCRAPER INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK .PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA. WATER LINES ARE NOT CONNECTED AND FAUCET IS WRAPPED WITH MASKING TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH TWO 5LBS.SEPERATE PANS OF RAW OYSTERS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED OR LAST ONE SOLD,DATE AND MAINTAIN.APPX.10LBS. $120.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS,DELI PAPER OR GLOVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 4
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

CLAY BOWLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27
2022
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER MAKING TORTILLA ON GRILL AND REMOVING THEM WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IN BASKETS.ALSO,OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER GETTING HANDFULLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS FROM A LARGE FOOD CONTAINER AND PLACING THEM INTO BASKETS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

STILL OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 1ST FL. FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD THAT DOESN'T STATE LEAD FREE.MUST DISCOTINUE USE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING LOWER WALL TILES IN SALSA PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SIGNS

CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

DOOR GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKING/LABELS.ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS OR NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK, AND FOOT NOTE ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, (PREMISES HAS THE REMINDER PRINTED ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 22
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE. MILK GALLON CONTAINERS ARE NOT REUSABLE.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT COOKING LINE, UNDERNEATH/SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET AND WHEELS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 13
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA/COOKING LINE NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, LARGE BUCKET IN BASIN OF HANDSINK. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE , BASIN CLEAR, AND WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING INTO BUCKET/FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE. MILK GALLON CONTAINERS ARE NOT REUSABLE.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT COOKING LINE, UNDERNEATH/SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET AND WHEELS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 23
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR WAY FROM KITCHERN PREP TO REAR STORAGE AREA/ HAS RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

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

OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN HOT HOLDING CAMBROS UNITS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT BAR, REAR PREP, DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT 1ST FLOOR, BASEMENT PARTY ROOM, AND RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 15
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 47.4F, STEAK AT 59.5F, EGGS AT 59.8F, HAM AT 49.8F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEANS AT 58.5F, SOUP AT 46.2F, SALSA AT 54F, CHEESE AT 50.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 50F, EGGS AT 52.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AFTER WARMING THE TORTILLAS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ITEMS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND SHELVING ABOVE THE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE AT THE COOK'S LINE.

JUN 19
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BEING STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, SALSA BEING STORED IN MILK CONTAINERS WITH TAPE AROUND THE TOP IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT MAIN PREP AND BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE SAME.

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

OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

JUN 18
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. INSTRUCTED TO UTLIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING (INCLUDES TWO BANQUET HALLS, FOUR CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AND TWO BAR AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED BEING STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, SALSA BEING STORED IN MILK CONTAINERS WITH TAPE AROUND THE TOP IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT MAIN PREP AND BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE SAME.

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

OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

MAY 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATIRE OF 50.3 F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF BEEF RANGING FROM 45.6 F TO 61.3 F VALUED AT $100, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 45.0 F TO 58.2 F VALUED AT $50. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER IN ADDITIONAL PARTY ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT BEHIND SERVICE BAR IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRIAN COVER.

APR 3
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE HOT WATER STOEAGE CLOSET IN REAR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

APR 1
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING MACHINE IN RAER PREP AREA NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY HAS NO SANITIZING SOLUTION READING O PPM AT THIS TIME MACHINE WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL FAX#312-746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED NOT USE DISH MACHINE CITATION ISSUED7-38-030

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

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE HOT WATER STOEAGE CLOSET IN REAR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS IN REAR

NOV 5
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET UNDERNEATH HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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

SOME CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BANQUET HALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET IN THE BASEMENT PIPE UNDERNEATH IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS A SMALL HOLE IN IT LEAKING WATER AND THE SINK IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE AND SECURE THE SINK TO THE WALL.

FEB 2
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE CHIP CONTAINER IN THE WAITRESS AREA.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WAITRESS AREA ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

JUL 29
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT SAME.

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

COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND HANDLES IF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

OCT 25
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 19
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FROZEN RAW SHRIMP BEING UNTHAWED WITH COLD RUNNING WATER IN HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED A COMBINATION OF MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEAN & SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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