Las Esperanzas

Chicago Health Dept

1758 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

Inspection history

JUN 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate food temperature probe thermometer, thermometer was off by 12 degrees. Instructed manager to obtain good accurate food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

Using grocery bags to store frozen food in basement's chest freezers. instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Live pottery plant stored in food prep area, instructed to keep away from food production.

JUL 21

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING IN BULK CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY GRILL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXOIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAY 16

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAY 9

2025

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN PREP OPEN AT THE TIME IF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

APR 8

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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MAR 3

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

OCT 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2022

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE ETC ) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MEAT IN BASEMENT FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE HAS MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

2 LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENT HOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

OCT 6

2021

FAIL 20 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.4F.1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F.32LBS. RAW CHICKEN 45.7F-47.1F.63LBS. RAW BEEF 52.5F-59.3F.31LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 48.3F-51.2F.23LBS. RAW STEAK 45.7F-46.8F.17LBS. RAW SHRIMP 45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 177.5 LBS.$1,282.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 51.3F WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LARGE PIECE OF ICE ON INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES AS WELL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/21.(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 DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL COFFEE MUGS WITHOUT LEAD FREE MARKINGS.MUST REFRAIN FROM USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WALL NEAR GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 4- MALE EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS WHILE COOKING AND WASHING DISHES IN RESTAURANT.PIC HAD EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON MASK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 6

2020

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST

JUL 30

2020

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT TORTILLA PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS). INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT AND USE OF TONGS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES WITH OVER 7 LARGE FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN SANITIZES AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS(REMOVE DEAD ROACHES)THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND PREP AREA.

FEB 10

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB OF FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

APR 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

DEC 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 5

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

RERMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE BULK VANILLA CONTAINER AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.

MAR 10

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE DRY/STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR TILE MISSING AND/OR BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

DEC 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN, DINING AREA, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS FRONT AND IN LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FAN MISSING FRONT GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 2

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI UES CONTATNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

DEC 27

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MAY 20

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, BASEMENT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD SPLATTERS AT WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 11

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DELIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE THRESHOLD AT SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, COMPLETELY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

NOV 16

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG SIDE IN FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN.

MAY 5

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical 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. LABEL /DATE ALL FOODS PREP,COOKED IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED NO BARRIER, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

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