LOS ARCOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, INC..
5525 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
15 of 26 inspections passed, 6 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.
JAN 242025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS BEHIND THE SWING DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
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 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. #54 - OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - 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. #55 - 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. #58 - 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.
FEB 262024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (LOWER PANEL) WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 262023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 32023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING, LOCATED IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
APR 72022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
FEB 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOWER PORTION ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
FEB 222021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW
FEB 92021FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
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 VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY BEHIND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW
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 REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT BOOTH AREAS. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
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: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
FEB 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND PREPARATION TABLE AND AIR DRYING SHELVING UNITS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT BOOTH AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
MAY 172019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROPER SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY IS USING PAPER TOWELS. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 PEST ENTRY.
OCT 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED TODAY
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
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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.
4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR WINDOW OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 172018FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED TODAY
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
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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.
4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES.
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR WINDOW OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
DEC 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALL AT THE MOP SINK ALONG TILING WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST SEAL.
NOV 292017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BEFORE AND AFTER GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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.
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 TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, IE: BEANS IN HOT HOLDING AT 147.1F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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- MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
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.
WALL AT THE MOP SINK ALONG TILING WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST SEAL.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 122017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE
LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 52017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASE BOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WHERE THE MAJORITY OF THE DEAD ROACHES AND LIVE ROACH WAS NOTED. ALSO A HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE REAR WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, SEAL OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER PREP TABLE AND BEHIND TALL REACH-IN COOLER, SEAL AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND HOLE IN FLOOR AT THE WASHROOMS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED.
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.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $42.11 TOTAL 11 LBS.
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 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER/MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PLUMBERS WERE ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IS NOW DRAINING WELL. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.
DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAINED.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED) OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
APR 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-030. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED HER TWO MALE EMPLOYEES TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
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.
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 THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND THE LIGHTBULB IN THE REACH-IN COOLER BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB, PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER.
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
JAN 292014FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 PROTECTED. REAR DOOR HAS GAPS AT TOP AND SIDE OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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
BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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
FEB 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR GAP IN WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BY FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL.
MUST PROVIDE ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER/END CAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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