JAN 8
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAS DELICIAS DE PUERTO RICO.
BEAT. 26/100
4821 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed
Failed 8 of 22 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, SEASONINGG, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SOME SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TO-GOS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
JUN 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUNIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 232023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 53F, CHICKEN AT 46F, BEEF AT 46F, PORK AT 44-50F, COOKED RICE AT 45F, FISH AT 51F, MILK AT 54F, CHEESE AT 48F, SAUSAGE AT 54F, AND EMPANADAS AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER MAINTAINING AT 36F BY END OF INSPECTION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JUN 232022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED GARBAGE BINS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOILED CHEST FREEZER GASKETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, REORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR FACILITY CLEANING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556847 ON 6/6/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BETWEEN SHEET METAL SHELF ON CLEAN SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE BEAN STORAGE CONTAINER, ON DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE TABLE TOP LOCATED NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, AND WITHIN WALL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION RELEASE VALVE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL RECEIPT STATING NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 132022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, AS WELL AS ON AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPEN SEEMS, CRACKS, AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556847 ON 6/6/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING AND BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. COCKROACH ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TODAY 6/13/22. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME LOCATED BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND COOKS LINE AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, INSIDE THE TABLE TOP GRINDER LOCATED OPPOSITE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, AND IN THE CREVICES OF A PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 62022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING AND BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
APR 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
9 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAINS.
APR 72021FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2021
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINER OF SLICED CABBAGE AND BUNCHES OF CILANDRO INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. FOUND FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
49 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND THE MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE MENU ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ARE MISSING PLASTIC END CAPS. MUST INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2262148 ON 2/19/19: 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED FLAT CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND THE MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE MENU ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLAT CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED (STORED)AFTER SAITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PRPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED COVING UNDER 3-COMP SINK DAMAGED(CRACKED/BROKEN).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOPSINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RANGE NOT PROPERLY VENTED UNER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT RANGE UNDER HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER(IE. UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARD) AT REAR LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGMANT TO REMOVE CLUTTER WHICH CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED
MAR 172017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,UNDER CRATES,ON LEDGE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER & FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO APPX."3/4"GAP AT FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/17/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763439 4/2216 NOT CORRECTED #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR 4 OUT OF 8 EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RAER PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
APR 222016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK, AND THE STOVE TOP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
AUG 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORING IN POOR CONDITION BY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APR 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOOD IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.COOKED PORK 44.2F-46.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX.50LBS.$120.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST NOT USE CARRY OUT FOOD STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS..MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE CRATES & PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE & CLEANING UNDERNEATH.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,KNIFE CADDY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR OF FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA & FOOD STORAGE.
MAY 292013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND CUTTING BOARDS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE LIGHT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE SAME UNIT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND CLEAN UNDER WANTED ITEMS
JUL 22012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below and freezers at 0 F or below.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Pest control logbook incomplete with required documents. Instructed to have diagram of location of all bait stations.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Inadequate plumbing at three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainlines to prevent water coming up left and right sides of sink and seepage from top of grease trap.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles-pizza oven and rotisserie stored on premises. Instructed to remove unused cooking equipment or have properly installed under exhaust hood.
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