LOS MOLCAJETES RESTAURANT BAR.
3830 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 252025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED CLEAN POTS/PANS AND UTENSILS BEING STORED HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHWARES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
COOKS LINE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NOTED RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE THREE DOOR TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST & PEELING PAINT, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACK SHELVING.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
APR 302024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
APR 232024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
MAR 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
MAR 142023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS (WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK) WITH NO SOAP AVAILBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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