SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MANCHAMANTELES.

BEAT. 18/100

2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

Failed 13 of 29 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
160
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

APR 9
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 80 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: IN LARGE DINING ROOM SCATTERED ALONG SIDE SEATING ON SOUTH WALL IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL, IN UNUSED BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN PREP AREA BEHIND FREEZER AND ROLLING CART STORING BLENDERS , IN DRY STORAGE SCATTERED UNDER WIRED STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING RICE, SEASONINGS ETC, ON BRICK LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE , UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RINSE BASIN), IN OFFICE SPACE UNDER DESK AND IN CORNERS, IN BASMENT UNDER WIRED RACK STORING TOXIC MATERIALS, ON STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(STERNONS, SPEED RACKS,. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION, REMOVE ALL SAID RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD (RICE, BEANS, FLOUR) STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

SEP 17
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: **C** Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER, AFTER HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN DISH INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 10
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER, AFTER HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN DISH INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 20
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT SINKS BY BAR.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO/DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

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OCT 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

SEP 30
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563691 ON 9/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 14
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, BEEF AT 49.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F, SALSA AT 49F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AT SALSAS AND RAW MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE 3 WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUL 21
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOORS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UPON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 13
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 2 GLASS DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MONITORING THERMOMETERS IN COOLER, AND FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OCT 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. FOUND CHORIZO @ 51.09F; BEEF @ 57.5F; BEEF @ 56.6F; HAM @ 53.4F; CHEESE @ 54.1F; AND PORK @ 53.2F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PIC ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F IN ALL REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. ALL DENATURED TCS FOODS DISCARDED AND COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 2 GLASS DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MONITORING THERMOMETERS IN COOLER, AND FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 15
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 10
2020
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (TACOS AND BURRITOS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE A BURRITO OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND A SPATULA AND WRAP IT UP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TEMPORARY BAR SET UP IN THE NORTH BANQUET ROOM. THE BAR IN THIS AREA IS USED FOR MIXED DRINKS, CUT FRUIT AND SERVING CHIPS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD FROM THE BAR AREA UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 8
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TEMPORARY BAR SET UP IN THE NORTH BANQUET ROOM. THE BAR IN THIS AREA IS USED FOR MIXED DRINKS, CUT FRUIT AND SERVING CHIPS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD FROM THE BAR AREA UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2371023 ON 5/22/20 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/22/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 22
2020
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 54.7F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND BEEF AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AFTER THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL EXPIRED FOODS SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND SALSA RANCHERO. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TAMALES AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND THEN PLACED IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SCALE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

OCT 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 21
2019
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PREP/SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT IS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN .2.5LBS. COOKED PORK.3.5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA .1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF & POTATOES.2.5LBS. COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS.8.5LBS. GUACAMOLE.1.5LBS. COOKED WHITE RICE.5LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE .3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.3LBS. PICO DE GALLO. 22LBS. COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARKALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS.APPX.32.5LBS.$86.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

STILL FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND OVER SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR,SIDE STORAGE DOOR.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL MICROWAVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE STANDING CLEAN FOUL SMELLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,1ST FL. DJ BOOTH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#38- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUL 27
2018
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- FOUND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: 20 AT THE BAR, 25 NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND 40 THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 11
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPELY SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT SEWER BACKIG UP PROBLEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE ITERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREADE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY COOKING POTS AND LIDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL ASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- STEAK 50.5F, CHICKEN 45.8F, RICE 76.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AND THEN DRAINS SLOWLY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY COOKING POTS AND LIDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL ASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MISSING LID AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE STORAGE CONTAINER.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASH AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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