LAS TORRES.

Chicago Health Dept

2825 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2013.

Last inspected Mar 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN FREZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALLBASE BEHIND THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALL VENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 10

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE, (PAPER TOWELS)AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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 RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET. OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS AND ABOUT 10 MORE ON TOP OF FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE BOTH CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED OPEN BAITS, (green pebbles and blocks) INSIDE CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND INSIDE BOTH CLOSETS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. TOXIC IMPROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSEVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #522001, DATED 2-2-12. VIOLATIONS #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN. #34, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND CLOSETS, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #36, MUT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE BASEMENT. #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHENS 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR SAME SINK. #41, CLUTTER, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE CLOSETS AND UNDER 3PART SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FEB 2

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND CLOSET, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK, REPAIR BOTH 3PART SINK FAUCETS, ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: CLUTTER; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, KTCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

DEC 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, NO CITY CERTIFICATES WHILE PREPARING RICE, BEANS, MEATS DURING COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL ALL PREP FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS IN 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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND CLOSET, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK, REPAIR BOTH 3PART SINK FAUCETS, ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, KTCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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.

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FEB 18

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2010

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL HAND SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICAL USED ETC. ---- NOTED GAP/OPENING ON SIDES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVE.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

All dish washing 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. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NOT PROPERLY LEVELED WITH STANDING WATER ON ONE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/LEVEL.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND HAND SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GAP/OPENING, COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDSINKS, PREP SHELVES ETC.

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.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN. ----- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER COOLER AND COKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO FLOORS UNDER STAIRCASE NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA.------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING/GAP.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOTED HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK OR REMOVE FAUCET THREAD.----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS..

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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