Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc.
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-01-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS BEHIND THE SWING DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2590058 ISSUED ON 02-26-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #53 - WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. ...
2024-02-26 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (LOWER PANEL) WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - PLYWOOD, WOOD) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE BY THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2023-06-26 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.--- ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AN...
2023-01-03 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING, LOCATED IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
2022-09-14 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2022-04-07 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
2022-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOWER PORTION ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
2021-02-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REAC-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATTS. RUBBER MATTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS ENCRUSTED GRIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW
2021-02-09 Fail Canvass 12 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK IN TOMATOE SAUCE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.9F, FOOD WAS COOKED THE THE BEFORE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 15,VALUE 60 PRIORITY VIOLAT...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REAC-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY BEHIND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATTS. RUBBER MATTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS ENCRUSTED GRIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-5-2020,REPORT #2359932 #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND PREPARATION TABLE AND AIR DRYING SHELVING UNITS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. #56) 6-303.11 FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REAC...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-5-2020 , REPORT# 2359932 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 5-17-2019. NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE EMAILED, INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-0...
2020-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND PREPARATION TABLE AND AIR DRYING SHELVING UNITS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT BOOTH AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
2019-05-17 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO PROPER SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY IS USING PAPER TOWELS. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL COVING AND TILES MSSING ALONG WALL BASE ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN. REPAIR WALL BASE AND COVING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BASE IN REAR OF KITHCEN TO THE RIGHT OF EXIT DOOR. REPAIIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TO PREVENT ...
2018-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) 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 I...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR WINDOW OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 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.
2018-10-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) 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 I...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL, FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER AND ALSO INSIDE THE INNER DOOR RUBBER GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED OVER 5 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS. ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR WINDOW OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 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.
2017-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT THE MOP SINK ALONG TILING WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST SEAL.
2017-11-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK NOTED USING BARE HANDS TO ROLL UP THREE, READY TO EAT BURRITOS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES WITH HAND WASHING...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS THE BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION AND ARRIVED ON SITE FORTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIM...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30-: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED.#34-CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.#34...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON GREASE TRAP. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT THE MOP SINK ALONG TILING WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST SEAL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2017-01-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-01-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN FRONT COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH LIMES. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY OVER FRESH, UNCOVERED READY TO EAT GUACAMOLE AND SALSA. INSTRUCTED AN...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 45 DEAD ROACHES AND ONE LIVE ROACH THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, REAR PREP AREA UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE AND REAR AREA AT THE WASHROOMS. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORTS FROM ROSE PEST CO. DATED 12-19-16 AND 11-21-16 NOTED NO ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 47.8F, 2 LBS; DICED CHICKEN AT 47.9F, 2 LBS; PORK AT 45.6F, 7 LBS; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST ...
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE BOX AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTM...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED) OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MANAGER PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND ABOVE TH...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2015-09-09 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEATS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY PROTECT MEAT DURING STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN ICE PIECES ON THE FOOD ITEMS STORED BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER REGULARLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND A COMPACT DISK, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARD IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM HAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE WALL DUE TO HOLES IN IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALL AND REAPPLY THE BASEBOARD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF THE BATHOOMS, DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE EXIT LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO SAND THE REMAINING PAINT CHIPS AND PROVIDE A NEW SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-02-17 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR DRYWALL HOLE IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. THE WALL WAS OPENED UP TO REPAIR THE FROZEN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND THE LIGHTBULB IN THE REACH-IN COOLER BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB, PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2014-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-01-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS,PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS.SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN SET UP AND USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
WASHBOWL AT STAFF/CUSTOMERS MEN WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TEMPORALLY TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR STAFF/CUSTOMERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP AND UNDER THE SHELVES,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA MENTIONED.OUTER OPENINGS NOT P...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED: RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE ARE USING PAPER TO STOP WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. NO PERSONAL ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE,OR FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD
2013-02-11 Pass License 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR GAP IN WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BY FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER/END CAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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