SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MANGIA FRESCA INC.,.

EAT. 79/100

2556 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 7, 2017 · passed

11 of 14 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT IT CLOSES AND SEALS PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 10
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS ON POP MACHINE, SODA DISPENSER BOXES AND CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PIZZA STORAGE AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 17
2015
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

OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIPMENT, POP DISPENSER BOXES, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN NORTHWEST CORNER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND SAFES NEAR CASH REGISTER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WIRING, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN COOLERS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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NOV 13
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 6
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND REMOVE DEAD RAT IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER ON DUTY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ETC,MAINTAIN.

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

(1) SINK STOPPER MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STEAM TABLE AND COLD HOLD UNIT SHEVLING HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ICE MACHINE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DEBRIS . MUST DETIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

AUG 12
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN STORAGE SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.

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

NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.

AUG 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE WALK IN COOLER COIL HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP, CLEAN OFF THE COIL.

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

THE FLOORS HAVE SOME DIRTY BUILDUP IN THE CORNERS, CLEAN IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

DEC 19
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD,PIPES AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

AUG 15
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FLOUR, SUGER ECT.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SALADS, PACKAGED DESSERT PORTIONS, ETC

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. DEFROST SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN VENT COVER AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND REATTACH VENT COVER INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR AND RE-PAINT DENTS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND DININD AREAS.

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

REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE HOOKS FOR BROOMS, INVERT MOP HEADS DURING STORAGE, CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 29
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND COOKED EGGPLANT AND READY-TO EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.1-50.1F. FOOD HANDLER STATES COOKED EGGPLANT WAS COOLED ON 06/23/10(LAST WEDNESDAY) AND READY-TO-EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE WAS ALSO INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR SAME TIME PERIOD-PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS AND 70F IN 40F IN FOUR HOURS AND KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 7LBS AND APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $40.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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

LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SALADS, PACKAGED DESSERT PORTIONS, ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. DEFROST SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN VENT COVER AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND REATTACH VENT COVER INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE HOOKS FOR BROOMS, INVERT MOP HEADS DURING STORAGE, CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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