Chicago
18
BEAT

Las Islas Marias

5401 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-25
Pass Rate
39%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-25)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2024, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 95 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 95×
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Employee Hygiene critical 16×
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Other critical 16×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: BOWLS FULLY SUBMERGED IN FOOD CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES)

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): 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 FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: MISSING COVING FOR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING FOR WALL/FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING ROOM. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

2025-07-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (OYSTERS, SHRIMP, CEVICHE, ETC) THAT ARE RAW,OR CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWLS FULLY SUBMERGED IN FOOD CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES)

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 FROM PREMISES

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASH SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING COVING FOR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING FOR WALL/FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

2024-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP AROUND SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED NAPKINS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN PROTECTED AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DEEP BROKEN AREAS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

2024-07-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (SHRIMP, RICE). PRIORITY FO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP AROUND SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED NAPKINS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN PROTECTED AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DEEP BROKEN AREAS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597841 NOT CORRECTED; #16-INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE O...

2024-07-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPLAY A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INACCESSIBLE. HANDSINK BASINS IN PREP AREAS BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS FILLED WITH CARDBOARD AND DISHES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY OF HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATIO...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP AROUND SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NAPKINS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN PROTECTED AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEEP BROKEN AREAS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578802 NOT CORRECTED; #39- FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND IN WALK THE FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #47-CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. ...

2023-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MISSING LABELS ON SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

2023-07-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD. ALSO NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. HANDWASH CLEANSER PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSBILE, EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF HANDSINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ABOVE. EQUIPMENT WAS MOVED AND HANDWASH SINK ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD. ALSO NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 LIVE FLIES NOTED ON BASEMENT WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

2022-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CUP USED AS SCOOP INSIDE DRY GOOD STORAGE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND COOKED RICE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAK FROM SOUTHEAST WALL IN BASEMENT, AND LEAK AT PIPE OF BASEMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S AND STAFF RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. BROKEN LIDS ON BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MINOR CLEANING OF INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/21/21, REPORT #2523015: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATI...

2021-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-07-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDSINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TI,ES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE , BAG OF FRIES IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON ALL BOTTOM SHELVING OF TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO OBTAIN PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE: OBSERVED A TUB OF WRAPPED SLICE LIMES AND PIECES OF CUT UP CARDBOARD INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEM SO EMPLOYEE'S COULD PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPER STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

2019-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND A KIT BUT THE KIT IS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE DISCLOSURE ASTERISK BUT MISSING THE FOOTNOTE (RAW OYSTERS),( RAW FISH) FOR THE MENU MANAGEMENT HAS A REMINDER ON MENUS REMINDED TO ADD THE FOOTNOTE, BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS PLACARDS OR OTHER EFF...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH IMPROPER THAWING IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FISH FROM THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGE WHEN FROZEN THEN PLACE ON A TRAY IN THE COOLER TO THAW.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CLEAN POTS, DISHES, UTENSILS STORED UNDER BASEMENT SEWER DRAINLINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DON'T STORE UTENSILS UNDER THESE SEWER DRAIN LINES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP LEAKING FROM THE LID PROFUSELY ALL OVER THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP. MANAGER CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP AND NOW IS WORKING, NOT LEAKING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BASEMENT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL, AND OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,TILE ETC.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) NO HANDSINK NOTED IN IMMEDIATE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATIN THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2018-10-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) NO HANDSINK NOTED IN IMMEDIATE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATIN THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12(C) DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON BASEMENT WALLS, CEILING AND CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINAIN FREE OF LEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2017-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 1ST. FLOOR 8 BURNER STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2017-09-07 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK PINK, AND YELLOW COLOR SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.THE FOOD(ICE IS NOT PROTECTED), INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR 8 BURNER STOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR OVER PREP TABLE, AND OVER BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TOWEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NOZZLE.

2016-12-29 Pass Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE DAMAGED LID FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE DAMAGED PLASTER WALL AND BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-09-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO COVER EMPANADAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND UTENSILS.

2016-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER B...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 46.7F, MILK AT 44.5F, EGGS AT 45.4F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRIT...

minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE USE PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORKS BEHIND THE COUNTER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE BREAD AND SHRIMP IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO COVER EMPANADAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.

2015-12-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN.

2015-12-03 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED).

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN POOR REPAIR INBETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN.

2015-08-18 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INTSD TO REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPEMENT, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKE...

minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA THAT IS INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

2014-07-11 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM WALL VENT IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP/DISH AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR NOT CLEAN/GREASY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.(DRY MOP), ALSO 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA REMOVE STANDING WATER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING, AND 1ST FLOOR CEILING ABOVE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

2013-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

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

POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, EATING CHICKEN & RICE, AND DRINKING BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLERS PLATES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON TABLE. MGR STATES EMPLOYEES EAT IN PREP AREA WHEN BUSY. INSTD MGR EATI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

READY TO EAT GELATINS IN CASE NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. PLATES ON DINING TABLES AND EATING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP AND PLACE PLATE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. CRACKED/CHIPPED PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILL, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS, ALL SINKS AND FAUCET HANDLES. INSTD TO CLEAN ...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WOMENS TOILET ROOM CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED AND ALSO STORED IN PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE APPROVED UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE (NOT IN FOOD).

2012-12-31 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE BAR AREA DRINK MACHINE AND NOZZLES AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND LEGS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM BASEMENT BATHROOM VENT FAN. FOUND EXHAUST FAN LOWERS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM IT HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON IT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SOME ARE DUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BARS PREP AREA SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR COOKS.

2012-01-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Documentation & 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 LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS BEANS, RICE ECT.

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. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUIL...

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SOME ARE DUSTY.

critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2011-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 73.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER ON WALL IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHTLY FITTING TO WALL. VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2010-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FRESH OYSTERS AT 69.9 F-75.1 F PLATED IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE ,CEVICHE 47.9 F-48.5 F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AV...

critical Plumbing & Waste

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 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE A CUTTING BOARD AND 3 CLEAR PLASTIC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLE...

minor Sanitation

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 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,OVER HEAD RACKS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,GLASS COOLER IN BAR AREA,VENTILA...

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP & BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVER 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL.DAMAGED WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FL. PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & PROBE.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
65
El Tarasco
55
Kmart #3594
41
Frente Al Sol

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