LOS GAVILANES.
2147 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE
JAN 252013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BEHIND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BATHROOM WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OCT 112011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
MAR 212011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF IT. FOUND FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR SECTION UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE DROPPINGS. BOTH SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OPEN CITY GARBAGE CAN WITH GARBAGE INSIDE NOT COVERED BY THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY GRILL AND STOVE AND BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BY STEAM TABLE. ALSO A SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INSIDE COOLERS,COFFEE EQUIPMENT,CABINETS AND JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILE SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. PROVIDE BASE BOARDS COVING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE HOLE BEHIND THE TOILET.
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 PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCIT AT MOP SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO ROD IT OUT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OUTSIDE AREA HAS OLD DOORS OLD METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME.
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