Chicago Health Dept
1544 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
32 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND CUSTOMER HANDWASHING SINK IN NEED OF BETTER (MORE) WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
3-305.11 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS UNDER SEWER PIPES.
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.
7-202.12(C) OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDES (2 CANS OF RAID AND 1 CAN OF INSECT FOG) BEING STORED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER A PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO APPLY PESTICIDES. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PIPES/CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING/JUICING PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-502.13 OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.
2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST-FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN, EGGS, RAW BEEF, COOKED BEEF, SOUR CREAM, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CUT TOMATOES, COOKED PORK, HAM, COOKED PEPPERS, COOKED NOPALES, COOKED STEAK, AND TONGUE (LENGUA) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 61F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 10 INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
5-203.12 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED FLAUTAS AT 50F AND ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALSO NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES, DO NOT ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
OBSERVED TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, CHEESE, ETC)IN THE COLD HOLDING COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(52.8F-58F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 POUNDS VALUED AT $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 62.1F. COLD HOLDING COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON EACH ITEM OF THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
3-306.11 OBSERVED FOODS (TORTILLA CHIP, SALSA, PICKLED VEGETABLES) NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND TWO BIG CONTAINERS OF PICKLED VEGETABLES ON A TABLE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY DISPLAY AND PREP FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND KEEP ALL FOODS PROTECTED FROM ANY POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER TURNS ON AND MAINTAINS 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #48 FROM REPORT #2285374, DATED 4/18/2019 CORRECT BY DATE JUL.18,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED BEEF, REFRIED BEANS, AND CARROT, PEPPER MIX, HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKINGINSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON THE QUART OF RICE WATER(PACKAGED & CAPPED ON SITE), AND CAKES. BEING OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR RETAIL SALES.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND CARDBOARD ON FLATTOP NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SO SURFACES ARE SMOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 50GAL. CONTAINER AND A 100GAL CONTAINER BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THESE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT. OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR REAR DISH AREA, AND BASEMENT DISH AREA CRACKED/MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REGROUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
OBSERVED SIX FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED BULK READY TO EAT FOODS, STORED WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, AND BROKEN HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOLER BY RIGHT GRILL STATION WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. MUST REPAIR AND MANTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT TEMPERTURES BETWEEN 43F-55F: 52# BEEF, 25# CHICKEN, 35# PORK, 4# FISH, 2# CHEESE, 50# EGGS,40# TOMATOES, 50# SAUCE, 8# TAMMALES, 30# BEANS, 8# RICE, 25# MILK, 1# MELON; WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $2000 AND TOTAL WEIGHT OF 330#. FACILITY CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY VOLUNTRAILY DISCARING THESE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE IN THE BASEMENT PREP HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AND TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE AT TACO STATION PREPARING READY TO EAT WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKE OUT TRASH IN GLOVES AND THEN RETURN TO FOOD PREP WITHOUT GLOVE CHANGE. ADVISED MANAGER TO EXPLAIN GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-010(A)(B)
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA THE DISHES BEING WASHED NEXT TO STOVE WITH WATER SPLASHING ONTO STOVE WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSA IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED OPEN POTS OF READY TO EAT FOOD COOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. MUST NOT STORE RAW FOODS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED A POOL OF EXCESS GREASE, ON THE LID, COVERING THE OUTSIDE OF, AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-020
OBSERVED FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED BULK READY TO EAT FOODS, STORED WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, AND BROKEN HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CUP WITH NO HANDLES BEING USED AND STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BUCKET USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLES AND STORE WITH HANDLE HAVING NO DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/12/17 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 54.1F, BEEF AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 53.6F, BACON AT 56.3F, TAMALES AT 53.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 65-73F, CHEESE AT 53.8F, CHORIZO AT 54.9F, CREAM AT 50.9F, CUT TOMATOES AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $750. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED TO A DRAIN LINE AND NO WATER AVAILABLE AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER AND PEPPERS STORED AT EACH TABLE WITHOUT A LID AND TONGS WHILE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AT THE TABLES. ALSO, OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE A BAG OF ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS AT 180.7F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE FAUCET FOR THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
OBSERVED DINING AREA, AND RESTROOMS LIGHT SHILEDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFATI FROM THE MENS RESTROOM CEILING, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN LADIES ROOM.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533212 ON 4-13-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ORGANIZE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES IN WAIT STATION. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 61.5F, COOKED STEAK 60.8F, COOKED PORK 55.5F, SOUR CREAM 54.4F, RAW STEAK 52.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 51.7F, SLICED HAM 51.0F, COOKED CHICKEN 49.7F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING BY 7-13-15.
IMPROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS (GROCERY BAGS) BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD.
WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO SECURE, HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.
IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS) FOR BULK ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE AND FRONT UNDER GRILL/PREP AREA.
NEED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN'S/ VENTS.
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN DINING AREA.
THE BASEMENT KNIFE HOLDER IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THE KNIVES HAVE A SANITARY STORAGE SPACE.
THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND THE TOP OF THE STAIRS IN THE KITCHEN HAS LOOSE AND DAMAGED TILES, REPAIR THESE UNSANITARY AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE GRILL IS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, THE SHIELDS WERE FOUND AND INSTALLED.
THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The baseboard behind the basement three compartment sink and in the southeast corner of the 1st floor kitchen is broken and has a hole, repair the baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. The basement light shields are missing end caps and the shield is missing from the rear first floor prep area, replace or repair shields that are not intact.
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. The screen is missing from the west basement prep area floor, install a screen and clean out the debris stuck in the drain opening.
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. Keep a calibrated metal stem thermometer accessible the the food preparation areas to monitor food temperatures.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. The ice scoop is stored on the side of the machine where the customers sit, store the scoop where it can be protected from contamination.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FLOUR, SUGAR, BEANS ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY FOOD RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT. .
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE REAR AREA AND THE STAIRS ARE VERY SLIPPERY WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
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