JAN 28
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS CANDILES.
BEAT. 18/100
2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed
Failed 11 of 30 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
30
18 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 11 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 212026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 152025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE(NOT TOUCHING ICE/WATER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WINDOWSILL ABOVE DISH SINK WITH PAINT PEELING. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP WITH SPRAY FOAM NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BOTH AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
OCT 232023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 222023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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OCT 62022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 272021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
DEC 142021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON SHELVES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT OR REMOVE FLAT TOP GRILL FROM PREMISES
JAN 272021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS PROVIDED (EGGS, SHELLFISH, UNDERCOOKED BEEF,ETC) IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ONE PAGE HANDOUT PROVIDED .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND SPICE RACK, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT (GRILL/STOVE), AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN WALL UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS (CALDO DE RES, SALSA) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
MAR 82018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 62018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2018
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145434 2/23/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR BUCKETS, ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON A 3- TIER SHELVING UNIT IN CORNER NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER STEAM TABLEAPPX."1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,PARKING LOT AND BOTH DELIVERY DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 232018FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT AND POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2- FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING COOKED TORTILLA SHELLS AND PUTTING READY TO EAT CHEESE ON TOP OF PLATED FOODS AND ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT HIS HANDS ON PLATED SALAD WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS.ALSO, DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILL NEAR CLEANING PRODUCTS AND BUCKETS, ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,PARKING LOT AND BOTH DELIVERY DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,PORK,BEEF,SOUP,SALSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT DISH WASHING SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
1 CEILING TILE MISSIING IN THE PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPLING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
JUN 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. RETTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOUR COMP SINK LOCATED.
OCT 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTBULB. PROVIDE SAME
OCT 152014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/25/14, REPORT 1435148 NOT CORRECTED: 32 GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 38 IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. 40 PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTBULB. PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
APR 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
APR 252014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
APR 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY AND RUSTY; REPAIR, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE INTERIOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE BASE BOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED, PLACE A SHIELD OVER THE BULB.
JUN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, PAINT RUSTED AREA ON TOP AND FRONT OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WINDOW SEAL ABOVE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.
JUN 272011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
JUN 232011PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2011
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MORE THAN 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK & 1 ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN CLOSET.REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/11.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: 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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
JUN 172011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP COOLER AT 47.7F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MORE THAN 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK & 1 ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN CLOSET.REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/11.
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.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
JUN 72010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVING THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE OF THE PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER, AND FRYER IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.
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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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