LAS ISLAS MARIAS.

Chicago Health Dept

3243 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

141

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616276 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

APR 23

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DRINK PREP AREA, AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 20

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON N CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE FRONT BAR AND IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 9

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALSA PREP COOLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE BAR AND SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE BROILER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.

DEC 5

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATE.

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NOV 25

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FISH, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING , PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED,NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 14

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2022

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLATING READY TO EAT TCS FOOD OPEN HALF-SHELL OYSTERS TO BE SERVED RAW TO CONSUMERS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOODS CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS AND GLOVES OR OTHER MEANS MUST BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH IN SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON CUTTING BOARD BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT UTENSILS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY MANNER.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN CUSTOMER FREQUENTED AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN CONTROLLED AREA.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN BAR AREA AND KITCHEN AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, OBSERVED DUCT TAPE PLACED ON LEAKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE WITH PROPER MATERIALS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE, DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM KITCHEN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510519 DATED MAY 28, 2021:#47 OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#47 OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 28

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPORPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.4F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE GRILLING UNIT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HOLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 19

2021

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER (SHRIMP 60.6F, SCALLOPS 55.2, OYSTERS 62.6F, CLAM 58.2F, CREAM CHEESE 58.2F, OCTOPUS 56.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF FOOD AT COST OF $100. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE ON 41F OR BELOW. PRIORTITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE GRILLING UNIT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #37 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME(SUGAR,SALT).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THAT BAR HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS STORED INSIDE AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED STORED OYSTERS TAGS MISSING THE MARKING OF DATE WHEN LAST ONE IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO RECORD DATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELL STOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 –

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME(SUGAR,SALT).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION SLIDING DOOR UNIT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLACK SLIMY CAULKING ON KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE TO BE INCOMPLETE .MISING CERTIFICATION FOR 5 PEOPLE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

JAN 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, COOKED RICE, SOUP, RE FRIED BEANS, FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR (BY WASHROOMS) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

JAN 19

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR BOTTOM EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MAR 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1989978 DATED 3/2/17 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 2

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND 1 1/2 BOX OF RAW OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SEAFOOD MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE BOX OR CONTAINER DURING STORAGE AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS WHEN ALL OYSTERS ARE CONSUMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $300.00 AND TOTAL 50 LBS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPT SINK FOR CLEAN UTENSILS BEHIND THE BAR. RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE THRU OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

APR 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 28

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 1584141 CONDUCTED ON 11/9/15.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. #30 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #33 INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. (SMALL AMOUNT OF ORANGE MOLD FOUND ON INTERIOR.) #34 EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #41 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON OR AT FOOD STORAGE OR CLEAN LINEN STORAGE. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN ICE BIN, AND UTENSILS INSIDE ITEMS IN REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A SEPERATE, CLEAN CONTAINER.

NOV 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED CHOPPING READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED ON PREVIOUS COMPLETE INSPECTION ON 7-14-15 NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS TOMATOES DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. DIRTY ELECTRCAL CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON OR AT FOOD STORAGE OR CLEAN LINEN STORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

JUL 20

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 14

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION FOR CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOUR COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. ALSO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES AND CAULKING AT THE MOP SINK AND WALL NEXT TO THE TALL, THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE BAR FOUR COMPARTMENT FOOD UTENSIL DISH SINK. LEAK FROM DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR AND LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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