Chicago
39
BEAT

Las Tablas on Lincoln

2942-2944 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
39/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-07-12
Pass Rate
60%
9 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-07-12
Failed 9 inspections (2021, 2020, 2013...)
Sanitation issues found across 60 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 60×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2024-07-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-12 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. A GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DATA PLATE OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2021-11-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.----HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST SEAL ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT IS ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING SCHEDULE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR UPPER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOXN INTO THE ICE IN THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE TO CONSUMERS OF SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SEVERAL ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN ON THE MENU ARE FALSELY INDICATED AS FOODS THAT WOULD PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. REVIEWED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REQUIREMEN...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK BEAN CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDE OF THE TALL TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MAKE SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DUMBWAITER ELEVATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WITH DIRT, GRAVEL, AND...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOKS LINE BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE CHEMICAL STOR...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-01-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AROUND MOTOR ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON DINING ROOM TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2) BY ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED (ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB (X1) BURNED OUT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

2019-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BOTTLES OF GAS (USED FOR THE SODA SYRUPS) AND LARGE MIXING BOWL IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED T...

critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REP...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD (YUKA)INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED POTATOES AND BEANS REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWL AND LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

2017-06-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON RIGHT FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF RIGHT FRYER. MUST CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF GRIME FROM THE HANDLES OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN UTILITY ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FLOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE SAME COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE PLASTIC CONDIMENT CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLD AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-05-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 2 COOLERS BY THE CENTER DESSERT/SALSA STAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AND DIRTY CAULK IN THE FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN AREA, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-10-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

pending.

minor Chemical Safety

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

pending.

minor Sanitation

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

pending.

minor Sanitation

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

pending.

minor Sanitation

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

pending.

minor Sanitation

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

pending.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

pending.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

pending.

2013-09-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. IS OUT OF ORDER DISPENSING CHLORINE (0)PPM AT THIS TIME. MUST UTILIZE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING FOR THE KICHEN MULTI-USE-UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE RIPENED BANANAS,ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE REAR 1ST FLR SERVICE STATION,ON WALL/CEILING 1ST FLR DISHROOM,...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,bar guns and housings attached require a detail cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including floor drain at front 1st floor bar.

minor Sanitation

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

Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

minor Sanitation

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

Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide and maintain a visible thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler and provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

2013-01-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, SHELF BY DISHMACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUBBER GASKETS TORN AT REACH IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACCHINE WATERLINES.

2012-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-09-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 DRAIN FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 9/13/12. SERIOUS CITA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD NOT IN ORGININAL CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. (I.E., POTATOES, BEANS AND ONIONS).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER ALL GRILLS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM.

2011-05-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO FRONT MAIN DOOR AND REARE EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE DOORS.GAP OF 1/2" AND 1 ".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN DISH ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUMP WAITER, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT IS NEEDED UNDER THE HOOD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND IN ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS.

2011-05-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

critical Documentation & Training

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:STAFF AND CUSTOMERS' WASHROOMS, EXPOSED HAND SINK THRE...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMIS...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE O...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND OPERATED.WE OBSERVE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN DISH ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).HOODS AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED, REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATIONS IN CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RECAULK BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND ALL OTHER SINKS, REMOVE BLACH SUBSTANCE FROM IT, CLEAN, DRY AND RECAULK.

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT IS NEEDED UNDER THE HOOD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, ALSO CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD....

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES NOT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

2010-10-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE COOLER OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ARE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE WAITRESS STATION.

2010-10-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 44.6F, EGGS AT 44.7F, MILK AT 44.7F, CHEESE AT 44.9F, BEEF AT 45.1F, P...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE COOLER OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, MICROWAVE AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE 1ST FLOOR P...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

2010-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair..REPLACE CRACKED GARBAGE LIDS OUTSIDE

2010-06-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER IN PREP BASEMENT AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED I...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 48.3F TO 50F; COOKED YUCA AT TEMP OF 53.6F;...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE CRACKED GARBAGE LIDS OUTSIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP IN ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, ALSO FLOOR OPENING NEXT TO DISH MACHINE(SOUTH WALL).DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR I...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-03-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENING BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FRP BOARD WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REPAIR THE CORNER NEXT TO T...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
60
Jp Burke'S Patio & Tap
51
P S Bangkok Restaurant Inc
43
Comfort African Cuisine

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