LAS ISLAS MARIAS.
8205-8209 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 29 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKING) AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SMALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 152025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. SHRIMP AND OTHER SEA FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CONTIUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604136 DATED 10/04/2024 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 12/26/2024 4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
OCT 42024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
SEP 262024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT BEING USED AND IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISPENSING LINE OF SANITIZER IN DISREPAIR.UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY.
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/31/24 REPORT 2595515 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER . INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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MAY 312024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
4-903.11 (A;B;D): MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
MAY 202024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SMALL DEAD FLIES NOTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
APR 42023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
OBSERVED THE 2 EYE STOVE RUSTED AND WITH COBB WEBS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OCT 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS
SHELVES ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INBETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. CAN OPENER HOLDER, MICROWAVE AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
WALL UNDERNEATH ENTIRE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN DISREPAIR, CRUMBLING SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112021FAILED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS IE.. CEVICHE, OYSTERS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HAND SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICES. MANAGER CORRECTED SITUATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ABOVE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER FILLED SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME DUE TO 1ST OFFENSE AND NO TEMPERATURE ABUSE.
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NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION 12-4-19 REPORT #2352740. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39 OBSERVED BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #60 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
DEC 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, STAFF BASEMENT WASHROOM AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE FRONT ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE COOK/SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, FLOUR, AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN THE CEILING IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED RICE, AND COOLED RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIE/ZIP LOC BAGS.
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/WITH PROPER PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
AUG 282017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
TOILETS IN BOTH WOMEN AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO PROPERLY FLUSH. INSTD TO HAVE TOILETS MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY FLUSHING AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN WAIT STATION, UNDER DINING BOOTHS, AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE/CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED CUT FRUIT CONTAINERS SUCH AS ORANGES AND CUCUMBERS HAD NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING ICE MACHINE COVERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND AT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND GRILL AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASE-COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD PLASH ON WALL BEHIND SINGLE EYE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE ENTRANCE BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES AND ELEVATE 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
HOLES IN WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
OCT 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE, COOKED RICE, SHRIMP AND OYSTERS) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
JAN 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20LBS OF DELAWARE OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE OYSTERS UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT CONSTANTLY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 112015FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING PROPERLY,OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER ON THE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS FILLED WITH WASHED DISHES AT THIS TIME, MACHINE WAS CHECKED 3 TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST HAVE 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030. REPAIR MAN CAME IN AND REPAIRED AT END OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030. CLOSE UP 15-081.
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT AND UNDER SMALL BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP.
OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED NEW WALL BEHIND THE SMALL FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OCT 82014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 30 IN THE REAR PREP AND 20 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BY THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1115213 DATED 03/10/2014: 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE KNIFE RACK. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 38-MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 43-MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT PPM WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDR A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK'S DRAINBOARD IN THE BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALL BY THE EXIT SIGN AT THE DOOR WAY LEADING INTO THE REAR AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AROUND THE OFFICE DOOR FRAME AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE KNIFE RACK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF FRONT PREP PAN STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF.
CLEAN FRONT COOKING AREA FRYERS, STOVE TOP, AND GRILL.
NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT FRONT DINNING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES 1 FRONT DINNING AND THE OTHER IN FRONT LADIES ROOM DOOR.
APR 52012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SPILLING WATER AND SOAP ON TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIL REPAIRED AND CDPH RETURNS TO REINSPECT.ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST, AND REMOVE FOIL FROM PAN TABLE SHELF.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLE STORAGE AREAS REAR, JET SPRAY MACHINES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES FRONT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
AUG 162011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING TILES MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DOOR AND VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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