LAS TABLAS ON LINCOLN.
2942-2944 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 122024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. A GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
NO DATA PLATE OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 102021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12-- BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 22021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT IS ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING SCHEDULE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
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 REQUIREMENTS FOR MENU ITEMS AND MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT CORRECTLY DISCLOSES REMINDS CONSUMERS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS THAT MAY BE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HEALTH RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK BEAN CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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 ROCKS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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 STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.----HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST SEAL ALL.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 72020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2) BY ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
JAN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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 REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)
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 ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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
NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.
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
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
JUN 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON RIGHT FRYER.
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.
MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN UTILITY ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATERS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
APR 252016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
COOKS LINE PLASTIC CONDIMENT CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BLACKENED, MOLD AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED WORN AND DIRTY CAULK IN THE FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN AREA, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 252013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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SEP 242013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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,1ST FLR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A CURRENT IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,bar guns and housings attached require a detail cleaning.
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including floor drain at front 1st floor bar.
Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.
Must provide and maintain a visible thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler and provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
JAN 42013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, SHELF BY DISHMACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
FOUND RUBBER GASKETS TORN AT REACH IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACCHINE WATERLINES.
SEP 62012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED H000080351 10.
MUST LABEL FOOD NOT IN ORGININAL CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. (I.E., POTATOES, BEANS AND ONIONS).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER ALL GRILLS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM.
MAY 252011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN DISH ROOM
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUMP WAITER, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.
LIGHT IS NEEDED UNDER THE HOOD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN
STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND IN ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MAY 232011FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.NOT IN USE AT PRESENT TIME. MUST PROVIDE IT.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSE PLUMBER.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP.OF 110F .
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 PREMISES:UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR NEXT TO MAIN DOOR, EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE AREA, NEXT OT SECOND BAR,AND UNDER THE LARGE SINK USED TO WASH POTS AT SECOND KITCHEN IN BASEMENT AREA,SEWAGE WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR WITH FOOD AND GREASE PARTICLES..NEED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072508-15
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 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND BAR AREA.ALSO OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT MAIN DOOR HAS A GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE DOORS.GAP OF 1/2" AND 1 ".INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072509-16
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 OBSERVED A BALL OF HUMAN HAIR REMOVED FROM THE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SINK AND USE MOP SINK TO WASH THE MOPS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072509-16.
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.
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 GREASE BUILD-UP .MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUMP WAITER, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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.
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.
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.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND IN ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING-UP, MUST REPAIR.
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.
OCT 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 AREA..
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE WAITRESS STATION.
OCT 82010FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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, PORK AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 528# OF FOOD WORTH $1772. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS, AND BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 PREP AREA, AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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.
JUN 182010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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
JUN 112010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 IN IT(COOKED BEEF,SOUP ETC).COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX#312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58581-11
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; BOILED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 51.9F TO 53.6F; WRAPPED CHIKEN AND RICE AT TEMP OF 51.2F; CREAM SOUP AT TEMP OF 53F. FOOD WAS STORED FROM ABOVE COOLER. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30,VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58581-11
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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:KITCHEN,DISH ROOM,DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT, MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED.OVER 40 OR MORE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58582-12
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.
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.
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 INSIDE DUMB WAITER,IN BASEMENT AREA,EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. RE- ALIGN DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PERVENT SPLASHING, IN BAR AREA.WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AREA.
MAR 32010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 STAND UP FREEZER. NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS WERE USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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.
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.
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 THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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