LAS TABLAS.
4920 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 39 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN DRAINING AND WASTE WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH A BUSSPAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62026PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
FEB 42026FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10-15LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 47.8-49.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10-15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED PORK, SOUPS, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
JAN 232025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING LEGS, NOT SEALED TO FLOOR WITH SHELF NOT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT WITH GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT KITCHEN AREAS TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 292024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, ALONG WALL, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
NOV 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
MAR 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SODA OFFERED AS PART OF THE KID'S MEALS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SODA CANNOT BE OFFERED AS A DEFAULT OPTION ON THE KID'S MENU PER 7-38-060.
FEB 272023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED THE SINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER WHEN IT IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 65 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, NEXT TO THE WALL ON THE FLOOR OF THE COFFEE BAR AREA AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE BAR AREAS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 172021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN MICROWAVES BY REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 62020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF INSTALLED IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE ALL SURFACES NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
AUG 32020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE, LARGE, BLACK FLIES IN BASEMENT AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF INSTALLED IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE ALL SURFACES NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BEHIND LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
JUL 272020FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLS, FRYERS, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BEHIND LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2356432, DATED 1/9/20. MUST CORRECTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #36 NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #49 DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE ACUMMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TWO COOKING POT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOOR IN THE CORNER THE CABINET AND COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 92020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ICE MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT INTERIOR PLASTIC LID BOTTOM SURFACES A LIITLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE ACUMMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TWO COOKING POT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
FLOOR IN THE CORNER THE CABINET AND COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
AUG 222019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
(UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
(UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
(UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
(UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
FOUND DIRTY FLOORS IN BAR AREA,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2241101 DATED:12/05/2018 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS. - Mar 5, 2019 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. -Mar 5, 2019 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/29/2019.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD: BEEF AT 46.7F/47.2F/48.5F, CHICKEN AT 47.2F, STEAK AT 48.3F, SQUID AT 48.7F/47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (SEE VIOLATION #60)
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200847 ISSUED ON 08-13-2018 #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
4-501.11 (B)(B) OBSERVED PREP COOLER (2 DOOR) BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD (IN PREP COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BAR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
4-202.16 FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BEHIND REAR BAR
6-201.13 (A) (B) FOUND BROKEN, LOOSE, UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT AND IN REAR BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
6-202.11 (B)(B) FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER (IN REAR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN MAIN PREP AND IN REAR/COOKING AREA
6-303.11 FOUND INOPERABLE LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 132018FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a)
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-601.11(A) (A) FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
4-501.11 (B)(B) OBSERVED PREP COOLER (2 DOOR) BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD (IN PREP COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BAR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
4-202.16 FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BEHIND REAR BAR
6-201.13 (A) (B) FOUND BROKEN, LOOSE, UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT AND IN REAR BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
6-202.11 (B)(B) FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER (IN REAR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-303.11 FOUND INOPERABLE LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN MAIN PREP AND IN REAR/COOKING AREA
PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367
DEC 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE AND PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MARIA CAMPOS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED,BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BROOM AND DUST MOP AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
MAY 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
MAR 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
MAR 32017FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR BEING USED TO STORED WOODEN POUNDER FOR SANGRIA AND MOJITO DRINK, WIRE SCRUBBER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING, NOT FOR STORAGE TO STORE ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932228 DATED 6/7/16 #31- Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain. #36-Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers. #35-Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods. Serious violation 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR COOK/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL BULK,DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL,STOVES, AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE POT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED OR REPLACE.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU OUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
VENT,HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING ,COOKING IN THE PREP COOK LINE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 72016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain.
Found raw wood under shelving in front prep area. Instructed to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Found small amount of orange mold on lower interior of ice machine. Found small amount of black mold on lip of cover of ice dispenser (upper interior). Instructed to remove all, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Found grease build up on the interior of the hood above cook line in the front kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods.
Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers.
NOV 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 4-28-15 NOT POSTED OR FOUND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-28-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30- BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32-TIN FOIL STILL BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM. #36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE FREEZER. #43-ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#45- NOTED SERVER AND COOK WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL DURING THE INSPECTION.
COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE AND BROKEN INTERIOR SHELVING. SHELVING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE CLEANABLE.
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST IN THE REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
APR 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASHING OF GLASSWARE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK FOUND SET WITH WASH BASIN ONLY. NOT SET TO SANITIZE WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. NO STOPPERS FOR TWO OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN BAR SINK AND LIQUOR RAIL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SHELVING ACROSS FROM COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM.
DIRTY INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEANED. DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FLAT GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE FREEZER.
MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OF PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 262014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459889 ISSUED ON 05-19-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SIDE BAR). #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT SIDE BAR AREA BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-----------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (SIDE BAR) AND FLOOR BASEBOARD BY OFFICE DOOR ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND SIDE BAR AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. 08/19/2014 #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES (USE FOR STORAGE) IN MAIN BAR AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS IN MAIN BAR AREA.----------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF BANQUET/PARTY ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 192014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY PREP/STORAGE SHELF (ACROSS DISH MACHINE) AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.--------MUST RE CAULK BEHIND LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SIDE BAR).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT SIDE BAR AREA BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-----------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (SIDE BAR) AND FLOOR BASEBOARD BY OFFICE DOOR ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND SIDE BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
SEP 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DINING ROOM TABLES HAVE FOOD AND DEBRIS IN CREVICES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WATER IS SEEPING IN BASEMENT, DUE TO THE RECENT RAIN. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SAME. COVES ARE MISSING FROM BASE WALLS . MUST REPLACE.
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING . MUST REPAIR AND SEAL CEILING.
ICE DISPENSING SCOOP WAS FOUND INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
APR 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Lower walls leading to toilet room needs repair. Holes in ceiling in dinning room and banquet room,need repair.
Vent covers in toilet rooms need cleaning. Need backflow prevention device on mop sink in basement.
Rear storage closet and office closer have clutter and boxes on floor. Must remove clutter and raise boxes 6 ins off floor.
MAY 72012FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
Found ice machine(interior of ice machine)food contact surfaces with pink, black slime inside of ice machine, deflector.Citation issued, mgmt. cleaned and sanitized ice machine at once.
Found/observed no certified food mgr with City of Chicago food sanitation at time of inspection while handling, preparing potentially hazardous foods(rice, beans, steak dinner, beef stew)at time of inspection.Citation issued. Certified food mgr(Alfredo Barahona) arrived after 3:30 PM.
Found exposed hand sink faucet in front bar area in state of disrepair(broken faucet neck), shall be replaced.Citation issued.(Mgmt was instructed to used sink in kitchen prep area for hand washing until faucet is replaced)
Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had peeling paint/plaster, holes gaps, exposed wallboard in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep area, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAY 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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FLOORS IN BAR BANQUET AREA,BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER DISH AREA ,GREASE TRAP VERY DIRTY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LADIES TOILET IN BASEMENT IS OUT OF ORDER,MUST REPAIR TOILET
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
APR 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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APR 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAG ICE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOP COUNTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND REAR AREA,PREP,DISH AREA,BAR IN BANQUET ROOM AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT,MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES NOT NEEDED
SEP 102010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.
Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 32010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Three compartment sink not properly draining waste water. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right side of sink. Instructed to repair or detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Storage shelves, sinks, utensils, holders of soda guns, exhaust hood, prep table/counter and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep area, along side of equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Walls and ceiling in basement and prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint ceiling and walls in basement from water damage and replace any damaged ceiling tile in prep area. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Frame not sealed in center of side door. Instructed to repair and seal door to prevent any daylight on sides.
Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.
Faucet in rear bar leaking. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.
Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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