LAS ISLAS MARIAS.
3243 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 21 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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 232025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DRINK PREP AREA, AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 202024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 92023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE BROILER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.
DEC 52022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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 252022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
APR 142022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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.
OBSERVED FISH IN SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN CUSTOMER FREQUENTED AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN CONTROLLED AREA.
OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN BAR AREA AND KITCHEN AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE GRILLING UNIT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 192021FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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
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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE GRILLING UNIT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM 2020. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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
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 –
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
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
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
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 VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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
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.
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
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
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION SLIDING DOOR UNIT
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.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLACK SLIMY CAULKING ON KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR (BY WASHROOMS) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JAN 192018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
MAR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
CLEAN HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS
VENTILATION ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 22017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAR 282016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. DIRTY ELECTRCAL CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON OR AT FOOD STORAGE OR CLEAN LINEN STORAGE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
JUL 142015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOUR COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. ALSO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS.
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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.
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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