MANOLO'S TAMALES #3.
2455 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 25 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 232022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
OBSERVED YELLOW PAINT PEELING FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562147 DATED: 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED; #51 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM; REPAIR LEAK #55 OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN IN TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND 2 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50F AND 6 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 53F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 40.1F. MEAT DISCARDED AND VALUED AT $250.00 PER PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING OF FOODS THAT WERE PLACED IN COOLER OVERNIGHT AND NOT PROPERLY COOLED AT THAT TIME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM; REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED THE TOILET SEAT IN THE LARGE STALL OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
JUN 212021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED FOR LINING SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON REAR SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS
JUN 142021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO DISCARD ON COOKED CHICKEN IN REAR REACH IN COOLER AND NO DISCARD DATES ON COOKED STEAK, COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 47LBS OF CHICKEN, 5 LBS OF STEAK AND 1 LB OF RICE VALUED AT $400. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED FOIL USED FOR LINING SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON REAR SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED THE WRONG SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT. THE FACILITY HAS QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZER AND CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS
JUL 242020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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JUL 152020FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5-103.12 OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THERE IS COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT SAID HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 262019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-304.12: BOWLS BEING USED AND STORED IN ICE AND SALSA CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (ICE SCOOP, LADLES, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY WITHOUT HANDLE IN FOOD.
4-101.19 RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-501.11: ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 222019FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION 59
3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
3-304.12: BOWLS BEING USED AND STORED IN ICE AND SALSA CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (ICE SCOOP, LADLES, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY WITHOUT HANDLE IN FOOD.
4-501.11: ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
4-101.19: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
8-403.12(B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NON COMPLIANCE) PREVIOUS PROIRITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/15/19 REPORT 2301117 NOT CORRECTED: 25 MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 152019FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT: BEANS 64.4F, CHICKEN TINGA 47.7F, RICE 49.0F, CHEESE 47.0F. ALL NOTED TCS FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS AND CARNE ASADA COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
BOWLS BEING USED AND STORED IN ICE AND SALSA CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (ICE SCOOP, LADLES, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY WITHOUT HANDLE IN FOOD.
CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72018FAILED21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR FRAME OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR FRAME TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES,1- EYE STOVES
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2240883 11/30/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN MIDDLE PREP AREA- ON DOOR FRAME & WALLS,ON THE SIDE OF CHEST FREEZER AND INSIDE OF MOTORS, ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,1ST REAR PREP AREA -UNDER PREP TABLE. REAR PREP AREA -ON WALLS BEHIND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND ON THE SIDE OF SAME COOLER,BETWEEN WALL PANEL INSULATION AND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO.APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,MIDDLE PREP AREA-LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
DEC 42018FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BOX OF LIGHT BULBS BEHIND FRON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON DOOR FRAME IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST REAR PREP AREA.REAR PREP AREA -ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DISH RACK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.1ST. REAR PREP AREA-ON PALLETS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,UNDER CRATES.MIDDLE PREP AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 302018FAILED29 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE HAD TO GO PURCHASE SOAP FROM STORE,SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING OF COOKED FOODS FROM 11/29/18 INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED RICE 122.9F AND 5LBS. COOKED BEANS 148.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON REHEATING COOKED FOODS TO 165.0F AND HOLD AT 135.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.10LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED FOODS DATED 11/29/18 STORED INSIDE OF VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS 9LBS. COOKED STEAK 72.9F,1LBS. 5- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF SALSA RANGING FROM 55.4F,59.0F,54.9F,73.6F,83.1F. AND 4- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF MOLE RANGING FROM 57.2F,77.2F,73.6F,81.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING PROCESS OF 135.0F-70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND 70.0F-41.0F IN 4 HOURS . USING SHALLOW PANS.APPX.45 GALLONS $720.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED 1LB. DICED TOMATOES AT 45.9F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER DATED 11/29/18.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 1LB.$.50.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BOX OF LIGHT BULBS BEHIND FRON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON DOOR FRAME IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST REAR PREP AREA.REAR PREP AREA -ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DISH RACK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.1ST. REAR PREP AREA-ON PALLETS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,UNDER CRATES.MIDDLE PREP AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING PEAK DEMANDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREAS (63.7F,68.0F,62.2F,66.1F,65.8F),MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM (63.2F-64.1F).BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS (66.7F-65.9F).MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.OBSERVED WATER AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND TURNED ON AT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMP SINK ON PREMISES TO WASH DISHES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL SINKS .MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2177153 6/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS,REAR DOOR.DOORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME#24- STILL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.FLOOR DRAIN HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS,STRING FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT VENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM AROUND REAR PREP DOOR,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR AREA .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL 2- HAND SINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTIAN.MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE DRIANLINE FROM MOPSINK BASIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR DRAINLINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112018FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SCREWED TIGHTLY NOT ABLE TO OPEN AND GET HOT RUNNING WATER TO FLOW AND NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.HOT WATER FAUCET IS NOW REPAIRED AND SOAP IS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS,PIPE ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED PREP TABLE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER AND POISON,HOT WATER TANK THAT IS LOCATED IN ABANDON AUTO SUPPLY STORE.ALSO APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS,REAR DOOR.APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN FRONT DISH WASHING,WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS POSTED TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED BY THE INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS,STRING FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT VENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM AROUND REAR PREP DOOR,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL 2- HAND SINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTIAN.MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE DRIANLINE FROM MOPSINK BASIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR DRAINLINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN TWO PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. TOPS ARE BROKEN WITH RUBBER GASKETS AND INSULATION SHOWING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH HOOD VENTILATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND FRONT STORAGE COUNTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TAMALES AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF CHEST FREEEZERS AND REPAIR THE LID COVER ,WHICH IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACELID COVER AND GASKET
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST PROVIDE THE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS INSIDE PREMISES
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MAY 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, TAMALES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 738-012(A).
PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.
PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.
MAY 32016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS DURING INVESTIGATION. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS UTENSILS, GLOVES, OR TISSUE PAPER MUST BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38 -010(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(TAMALES, TACOS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.
PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.
DEC 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, WASHBOWLS OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURES WERE BETWEEN 71.2F-80.4F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORE BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION DUE TO BOILER BEING TURNED BACK ON BY THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SHOULD MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND HAND SINKS SHOULD MAINTAIN AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR A CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN, BEEF) IS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVEDB A LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME STOCK (SODA) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.
OBSERVED THE WOMEN EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING MY INSPECTION WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SINK AND NOT USING SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED BOTH OF THEM HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK AS WELL AS THE MANAGER AND OWNER WHO ARRIVED AFTER MY INSPECTION BEGAN. SINK(S) MUST BE SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING OF COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; LABEL COOKED FOODS.
OBSERVED WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA; CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON VENTS AND INTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP. USING PLASTIC WRAP AFTER INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES ON PROPER SET UP. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET NECK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAKS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; RESTORE RUNNING WATER TO THIS FAUCET. A SPRAYER IS ATTACHED TO THE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THIS SINK WHICH REACHES THE FIRST COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY FILL IT WITH WATER.
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN FRONT PREP AREA; REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE AND STORE WET MOPS PROPERLY TO DRY.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INFO GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.
OCT 202014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
OCT 102014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANLDER, OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING DOUGHNUT AND DRINKING COFFEE WHILE PREPARING TAMALES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD MGR ON EATING AND DRINKING IN DESIGNATED DINING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED (OVER 40) ON FLOOR IN CORNERS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND BY COMPUTER IN REAR. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
COOKED FOOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
LID HINGES MISSING FOR REAR CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FEB 202014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
NO BARRIER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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