MANJARES AL EXPRESS.
2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 32 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE SINK IN THE BAR.
TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COOLER WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS. HAM (48.4- 49.1F); CHICKEN FLAUTUS (46.4F); COOKED POTATOES (46.2F); CUT TOMATOES/ONIONS MIX (45.8F); CHICKEN BREAST (47.1F); FLAN (48.2F) AND EGGS (48.8F-49.6F). MANAGER DISCARDED OF TCS FOODS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS AT 56F, MY STEM THERMOMETER WAS AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLES UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH BARE HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
THE FAN COVERS, CONDUITS AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST IN THE FACILITY AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKS ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/BAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUCKET AND STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR STOVE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT AND LIGHT WIRES LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
JUN 262023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BOTH FILTER HOOD SYSTEMS ENCASED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 142022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, INSTEAD USE TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLER ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
5-204.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN TUBES DIRECTLY IN A PIPE IN THE WALL AND PROVIDES NO AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN WITH A 6 INCH AIR GAP FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553260 DATED 3/22/22; 10 - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 51 - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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MAR 222022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A WALL LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 142022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RAW PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT; ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHORIZO AT 52F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF NOPAL SALAD AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS, OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR EACH MENU ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-501.13 OBSERVED RAW FISH THAWING IN COLD STAGNET WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
3-305.11 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITHOUT A LID FOR PROTECTION OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER OVER THE CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A WALL LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREA, MIDDLE PREP, AND FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DIM WITHOUT ENOUGH LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELL FISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR THE OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER RECORD ON THE TAG WHAT WAS THE DATE LAST SOLD, AND KEEP TAGS 90 DAYS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE REAR LAST VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 252019FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELL FISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR THE OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER RECORD ON THE TAGS WHAT WAS THE DATE LAST SOLD, AND KEEP TAGS 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED THE REAR LAST VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON THE FOLLOWING FROM REPORT #2285409 DATE 4/18/2019. #47 RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, #47 OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, #47 OBSERVED THE LID ON THE REAR LARGE BOX ON FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. #55 OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA CEILINGS WITH MANY WATER DAMAGED, SEVERAL MISSING #57 MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090., CITATION ISSUED.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/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 WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREAS ON COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM FRONT HOT HOLDING /STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED SEVERAL REAR CUTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LID ON THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOP OR PROVIDE NEW COOLER.
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA CEILING WITH MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, SEVERAL MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES THE TWO EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID(NEW) CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 102018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD ABOVE GRILL OF GREASE BUILD UP AND ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD ALSO WITH GREASE BUILD UP.
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GRILL AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS, AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3-COMP SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NECESSARY.
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP IN DISHROOM.
OCT 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN BY BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OCT 202017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING AND BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE NEW LIDS FOR LARGE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN BY BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A CRACKED WALL CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272016FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT AT 60F SHOWING ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THERMOMETERS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR UNIT AND NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 120 LBS OF BEEF BETWEEN 48.7F-51.1F VALUED AT $600, 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.0F-51.3F VALUED AT $250, 7 GALLONS OF MILK AT 52.1F VALUED AT $15, 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $10, 60 LBS OF FISH BETWEEN 48.7F-51.0F VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID ITEMS. MANAGER DID DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 2 BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, 3 IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZER NOT FUNCTIONING AND SANITIZER LEVEL SHOWING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND NOT USE THE DISH MACHINE INSTEAD USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZER ALL UTENSILS. DISH MACHINE UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559933; 32 - REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. 35 - REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA(STAINS,FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS (KNIVE, TONGS) BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TONGS BEING STORED ON THE OVEN HANDLE. OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLOOD SPILLS ON THE SHELVES OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED BY THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A CRACKED WALL CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA(STAINS,FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC). REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
JUN 302015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1363227 ON 10-30-14:36-REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN. 38-REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR BEHIND WATER HEATERS AND NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA(STAINS,FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC).REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG NORTH WALL IN MEN WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK ALONG SOUTH WALL.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK ALONG NORTH WALL. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,AT HOOD AREAS ALSO,PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA NORTH WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND AT THE REAR BACK WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,FOUND (5) SMALL LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE NORTH WALL OF SAID 2 DOOR COOLER,REAR EXIT SCREEN DOORS MUST BE PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1488209 DATED:06/12/2014 . 35 DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON CEILING VENTS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN. 09/12/2014 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 10/27/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND REPLACE/REPAIR TOP LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,FAN COVERS/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,CUTTING BOARDS,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER INTERIORS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN DRY.
THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE-BUILD UP AND REPAIR BROKEN LOWER WALL TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,AT HOOD AREAS ALSO,PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON CEILING VENTS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
JUN 122014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE HARDEN GREASE ON LID AND SURROUNDING. AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP HAS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND, SUCH AS ROTTEN WOOD ECT. OPERATOR SHALL DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON CEILING VENTS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHT SHIELD HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME, PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 222013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM DISH AREA.
NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES DISH ROOM, REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING AREA.
NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER REAR STOVE.
NEED TO REPAIR 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING.
JUN 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REPAINT WITH LIGHT COLORS AS NEEDED.
THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD
MAY 292012FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE SOUTH FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
4 PANS OF COOKED FISH AND SEAFOOD SALADS AND A PACKAGE OF IMITATION CRAB ARE BEING HELD AT 53 F TO 55.3 F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. 4 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $30 WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING USED AT THIS TIME HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE CHEMICAL DETECTED IN THE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA IS BEING USED TO WASH GLASSES WITH ONLY THE CENTER COMPARTMENT. A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SET UP WITH SOAP AND WATER, A CLEAN WATER RINSE AND A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE IN ORDER TO INSURE PROPER SANITATION.
THE NORTH KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN LEAKS INTO A BUCKET, SINK SHUT DOWN AT THIS TIME. AN ALTERNATE HANDSINK ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN IS WORKING PROPERLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE.
OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DIRTY DRAINS AND WET AREA UNDER THE LEAKING NORTH EXPOSED HAND SINK. OVER 30 LIVE ANTS WERE FOUND IN THE MOP SINK AND ATTACHED BASEBOARD AREA. A 1" HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST KITCHEN BASEBOARD GOES OUTSIDE, PEST PROOF THE OUTER OPENING AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.
THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MOLD COATED CAULKED SEAM INSIDE OF THE EAST COMPARTMENT. HAVE THE STAINLESS STEEL SINK WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL AND GROUND SMOOTH, REPLACED OR REMOVED. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER INTERIORS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REPAINT WITH LIGHT COLORS AS NEEDED.
THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD AND REPLACE THE MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHROOM LIGHT BULB SHIELDS.
SEP 232011FAILED6 violations3 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 HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ON INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 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. THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND AND WEEDS,HIGH GRASS,WOOD,OLD CUT DOWN TREES IN A PILE. THIS IS A SOURCE OF FOOD AND HARBORAGE FOR THE RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GARBAGE,PILE OF TREES,WOOD AND CUT THE GRASS AND REMOVE THE WEEDS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND A REACHIN CHEST FREEZER WITH A BROKEN TOP HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC BAGS UNABLE TO CLOSE IT PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW TOP OR REPLACE THE UNIT.
Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
DEC 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.
NOV 232010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND A REINSPECTION OF UNIT IS MADE. OWNER MUST FAX A LETTER OR CALL TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO REMOVE TAG BEFORE RE-USING UNIT. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM. MAIL-IN INFO GIVEN AT THIS TIME ALSO.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RAW MEAT IN COOLER DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #2 AT IMPROPER TEMPS. IMITATION CRAB MEAT WAS FOUND AT 48.1F, RAW BEEF WAS FOUND AT 51.1F AND 47.8F. 1 1/2 LBS OF CRAB AND 15LBS OF BEEF TOTAL VALUE AT $80.00. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.
MAR 122010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TOP COMPARTMENTS OF TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5-47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020. ALSO OBSERVED 1/8 INCH GAP AT CENTER OF FRONT DOORS MUST ALSO MAKE THESE TIGHT FITTING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR ALL RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FINISH PAINTING ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT (YELLOW). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 52010FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TOP COMPARTMENTS OF TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5-47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 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. FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE,FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS, AND UNUSED ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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