MANOLO'S TAMALES #3.

Chicago Health Dept

2455 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2022).

25 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

202

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 23

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED YELLOW PAINT PEELING FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 15

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN FRONT COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

JUN 21

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 14

2021

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 24

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 15

2020

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUL 26

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 22

2019

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SEE VIOLATION 59

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 15

2019

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17

2019

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 7

2018

FAIL 21 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES,1- EYE STOVES

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 4

2018

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Other

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 30

2018

FAIL 29 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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)

Minor Other

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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)

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11

2018

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

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)

Serious Facility Condition

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

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)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN TWO PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. TOPS ARE BROKEN WITH RUBBER GASKETS AND INSULATION SHOWING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS INSIDE PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAY 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.

MAY 3

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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).

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.

DEC 14

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED THE WOMEN EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING OF COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; LABEL COOKED FOODS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON VENTS AND INTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INFO GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.

OCT 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

OCT 10

2014

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

MAR 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 20

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NO BARRIER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

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