LAS FUENTES.
2558 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-307.11-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE COVER FOR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
5-403.12--OBSERVED ICE BIN WITH DRAINAGE GOING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA. WATER MUST BE DRAINED INTO A CLEANABLE BUCKET OR INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
6-201.13--OBSERVED CHIPPING CEILING IN BASEMENT LOCATED BY WATER BOILER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
AUG 52025FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT INDOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE COVER FOR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS AND GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED SMALL DRIPS OF WATER COMING FROM PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE WRAPPED ON MAIN DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED ICE BIN WITH DRAINAGE GOING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA. WATER MUST BE DRAINED INTO A CLEANABLE BUCKET OR INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPING CEILING IN BASEMENT LOCATED BY WATER BOILER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
SEP 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL STORED ITEMS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVEATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
SEP 62024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVIOR AND PANELS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS FRIED BEANS, COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS MEXICAN MOLE, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK AND RED SALSA INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVEATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED WALK-IN DOOR RUSTY. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2569727 ON 01/13/23 VIOLATION #40 ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #44 NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE DISH AREA BACKSPLASH. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDERS. #47 OBSERVED A POROUS STONE MORTAR AND PESTLE AT THE DIRTY DISH AREA OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #47. OBSERVED A POROUS STONE MORTAR AND PESTLE AT THE DIRTY DISH AREA OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55. BASEMENT DRY STORAGE N.E. WALL THAT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ----NOTED MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. ----HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS NORTH WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS. #56 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violationsDETAILS
ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN AND BLACK SLIME ON OTHER INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS HELD IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. NO DATES OF ANY KIND. ALSO NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND FLAN CUSTARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. RAW, UNCOOKED RICE NOTED STORED INSIDE A USED DEGREASER CHEMICAL BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. ALSO NOTED HERBS AND UNCUT PINEAPPLES BEING STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MANAGER REMOVED. DRY FOODS NOTED STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE N.E. CORNER ALONG A PLASTER WALL THAT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOODS TO ANOTHER LOCATION OR REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE DISH AREA BACKSPLASH. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDERS.
OBSERVED A POROUS STONE MORTAR AND PESTLE AT THE DIRTY DISH AREA OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
MUST NOT USED WADDED PLASTIC WRAP AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE METAL SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN.
BASEMENT DRY STORAGE N.E. WALL THAT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS NORTH WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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AUG 262022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
4-301.11 PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 48.9F TO 51F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
AUG 122022FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/POTS AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING BETWEEN HANDLED BY REMOVING AND STORED CLEAN DISHES/POTS. SOME EMPLOYEES WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS MOVING BOXES FROM ONE PART OF THE KITCHEN TO ANOTHER, GARBAGE CONTAINERS MOVING THEM, AND PUSHING DOWN DISCARDED FOOD. EMPLOYEES COMING FROM OUTSIDE REPORT TO WORK GO TO THEIR STATION AND START TO WORK AND ALSO HANDLING CLEAN UTENSILS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, AND UPON ENTERING THE KITCHEN BEFORE START TO HANDLE FOOD. GLOVES MUST BE REMOVED, AND HANDWASHING IS NEEDED BEFORE WEARING NEW GLOVES. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, WHERE PRESENTLY RAW AND COOKED FOOD ARE HANDLED BY EMPLOYEES. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PAPER TOWELS STUCK INSIDE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER AT BAR AREA(BAR INSIDE IN USE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING: BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PAN BLOCKING SAID SINK. PERSONALLY REMOVED ITEMS. HOWEVER, BY THE TIME I WENT TO WASH MY HANDS, ITEMS WERE STORED AGAIN IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. THE OWNER REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURN UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICHEN FILLET STORED AT PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46.7F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 51.7F; RAW SLICED BEEF ROLLED IN ALUMINUM FOIL AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 51.7F.REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 48.9F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 45.6F. STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER: CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.1F TO 51.5F, COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45F TO 47.9F; BEEF STOCK AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 18, VALUE 300 PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 48.9F TO 51F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OVER 40 HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED, STORED AT AN UNCOVERED COLD TRAYLINE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED FLIES ON CLEAN AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS. BOTH THE SIDEWALK DOOR AND PATIO DOOR WERE BOTH OPENED WITH STRING ATTACHED TO THE WALLS. AFTER MY REQUEST, BOTH DOORS WERE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
AUG 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES ON TOP OF EACH A CHEESE SHREDDER, AND A LIME JUICE MACHINE AND MULTIPLE SEASONINGS IN USED, REPACKED CONTAINERS TO SEASON FOODS: SALT, PEPPER AND HERBS, ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, SEASONS AND BOTH MENTIONED UNITS TO A LOCATION WERE HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN SEMI-CLOSED; KITCHEN PREP AREA DOOR WIDE OPENED,ALSO FRONT DOORS WIDE OPENED.NEED KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN MASH LESS THAN 1/4 INCH.
FOOD SHELVES IS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
AUG 62020FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING WHILE EMPLOYEES ARE PREPARING FOOD. IN FRONT OF HANDWASHING SINK: MOPS, BROOMS AND DUST PAN. SANITARIAN REMOVED ITEMS PRIOR TO WASH HER HANDS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE BAR AREA HAND SINK, NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT INSIDE BAR HAND SINK. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES ON TOP OF EACH A CHEESE SHREDDER, AND A LIME JUICE MACHINE AND MULTIPLE SEASONINGS IN USED, REPACKED CONTAINERS TO SEASON FOODS: SALT, PEPPER AND HERBS, ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, SEASONS AND BOTH MENTIONED UNITS TO A LOCATION WERE HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF PICO DE GALLO STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.2F(WITH LABEL OF 8-5-2020); COOKED RICE INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED AT TWO DOOR PREP REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 52.1F TO 56.6F; DICED COOKED BEEF STORED ON TOP THE MICROWAVE AT TEMP OF 52.6F; COOKED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 52.5F AND 25 POUNDS OF COOKED EMPANADAS AT TEMP OF 62.4F TO 64.2F. BOTH MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALKING COOLER IN BASEMENT. COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP. OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 50 VALUE 400 . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN SEMI-CLOSED; KITCHEN PREP AREA DOOR WIDE OPENED,ALSO FRONT DOORS WIDE OPENED.NEED KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN MASH LESS THAN 1/4 INCH.
UPON ENTERING IN KITCHEN OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A FLY SWATTER ON HIS HAND WHICH HE HANGED BESIDE THE OTHER SWATTER STORED ON WALL ABOVE THE NORTH PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. WE OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES(OVER 6 HOUSE FLIES) INSIDE THE PREP AREA,FLYING ON TOP CAN OPENER,CUTTING BOARDS,AND EQUIPMENT.REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION;7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
FOOD SHELVES IS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN AND DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACKS;ALSO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED CUTTING BOARDS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES.
GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
DEC 202019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE BAFFLE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD, BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, SPICES, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT COVERS/LIDS/PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS/PROTECTION FOR FOODS IN STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND CREVICES EMBEDDED IN SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AT COOK LINE COOLER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TYPES OF WHITE AND BROWN FOOD SUBSTANCES STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, WITH NO LABEL-COMMON NAME. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH PROPER LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE INTERIOR BAFFLE CURTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
JUN 42018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED RSUTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKER RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSETVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALLED AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERFVED ICE SCOOPS STOTORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAT AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
JUL 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERRTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS,RICE AND BEANS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED RUSTED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO BROILER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOTED FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER
NOTED VENTILATION IN BAR RESTROOMS BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED NO BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
NOTED CLUTTER AT SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER
JUL 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DISH RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TORTILLA CHIP STORAGE BINS. OBSERVED A METAL STRAINER WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO DENTING AND CREASING. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE TO HAVE DEEP, DARK STAINED MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOK LINE COOLER AND HOT BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FILE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
NOTED FOUL ODORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SERVING THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.
JUN 242016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT IN THE ONION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PROPPED OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, OR PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DISH RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TORTILLA CHIP STORAGE BINS. OBSERVED A METAL STRAINER WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO DENTING AND CREASING. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE TO HAVE DEEP, DARK STAINED MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOK LINE COOLER AND HOT BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FILE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
NOTED FOUL ODORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SERVING THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.
MAR 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR DUE TO PREVIOUS LEAKING CONDITION. CEILING MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHROOM VENTS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS CRACKED IN BASEMENT/DRY STORAGE NEAR WHERE CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DRY STORAGE.
JAN 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT AND EXIT DOORS IN THE BANQUET HALL NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY A NEW DOOR SWEEP AND FIXED THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
RUSTED LID OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MEN'S WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, (CAULKING WORN OUT).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TORTILLA CASE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL BOTTLE WATER CASES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BOTTLE WATER CASES. DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WATER HEATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK GREYISH AND PINKISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/19/12, INSPECTION REPORT# 1300564 NOT CORRECTED 30 MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORAGE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 33 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT BY WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR
MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 212012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE CRACKED CONTAINERS WHICH CAN NOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGe RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND COKE COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER.
NOV 192012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. THE RINSE GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT SHOWS A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F ON THE GAUGE. NO CITATION ISSUED. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION UNTIL MANAGER WAS REQUESTED TO TURN THE MACHINE ON. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE CRACKED CONTAINERS WHICH CAN NOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAG RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND COKE COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER.
SEP 282010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM (NORTH SIDE) MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT ABOVE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 212010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: NINE RAT DROPPINGS IN MIDDLE BASEMENT BEHIND BOX FREEZER, SIX DROPPINGS BEHIND WATER HEATER, TEN DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE SIDE OF BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 15 TO 20 FRUIT FLIES ON PLASTIC GARBAGE CAN IN BASEMENT, 10 TO 15 FLIES AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. WOODEN FOLDING WINDOW BETWEEN COOKS LINE AND OUTDOOR PATIO NOT INSECT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON ALL SIDES AND SEAMS OF FOLDING WINDOW. PARTIAL GLASS MISSING. MUST MAKE WINDOW TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED TO TREAT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. STORED JUICERS IN BASEMENT (2) MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER, MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM (NORTH SIDE) MUST BE REPLACED. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, MUST PROVIDE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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