MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #1.

Chicago Health Dept

5341 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (May 2024).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

174

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16

2024

FAIL 17 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT VALID CERTIFICATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS). ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER, BLOCKED BY MOP, AND COVERED WITH APRON. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION OR POTABLE RUNNING COLD WATER AT 70F OR BELOW.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION ON PREMISES. DEAD MICE AND MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON SITE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, STORAGE CLOSET, FURNACE CLOSET(S), ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOGBOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TRAPS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS and COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN FURNACE ROOM AND MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD FOIL AND ELECTRICAL TAPE USED ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM FOR UNISEX USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT RESTROOM CEILING, BASEMENT WALLS, AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 3

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FURNACE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES IN REAR BASMENT PREP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

NOV 21

2022

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 2

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/26/22, REPORT #2565985: #54: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

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OCT 26

2022

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 50+ MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR OF WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR VENT HOOD, MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

NOV 22

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.

NOV 15

2021

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.

SEP 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCREDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, ALSO THERE IS TWO KITS ON PREMISES AR THIS TIME, BUT ITS MISSING THE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTOVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT, AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, NO LIGHT COMMING FROM UNDER THE DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT# 2312121, DATE 9/11/2019 CORRECT BY DATE SEPT.11, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. NEED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 11

2019

FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE OWNER/MANAGER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED/

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2243972 DATED 1/3/2019 CORRECT BY DATE APR.3,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND NO NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2243972 DATE 1/3/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY/ NUMEROUS DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA/WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OF RESTAURANT, AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITING NO LIGHT COMMING FROM UNDER THE DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GRILL DRIP TRAY FILLED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND CLEAN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR AND THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER GREASY, AND DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE/CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. FROM REPORT 2243972 DATE 1/3 2019. CORRECT BY DATE APR.3,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Observed employees eating in prep area. Instructed all employees must eat in a designated area. Employees may not eat in prep area. Manager communicated information to employees during inspection.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand washing signage at exposed hand sink in prep. Must provide.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed no labels on TCS foods in coolers. Instructed must label all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no thermometers in coolers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all coolers. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Backflow device not located on utility sink. Must provide backflow prevention device.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

DEC 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 29

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 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

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEW FRONT COUNTER RAW WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE FROM FRONT AND SIDE OF 1ST FL. 2 DOOR COOLER.

JUN 21

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HOOD NOT MAINTAINED/MISSING FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS, FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, BASEMENT TAMALE POT, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER BASEMENT AND REAR YARD AREA. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP. ALSO NEED TO SEAL THE STORAGE AREA FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUSTY OUTLET IN CEILING OVER CONDIMENT COOLER.

AUG 30

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.7-45.1F, COOKED RICE AT 43.8F, CHEESE AT 54.2-56.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.1F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC AND WOODEN CRATES STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE.

AUG 23

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 132.8F STORED IN A LARGE POT WITH NO HEAT SOURCE UNDERNEATH IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: SOUR CREAM AT 48.8F, PORK AT 44.5-46.7F, CHORIZO AT 44.8F, COOKED RICE AT 49.5F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 55.9F, CHEESE AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES, ANTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE REAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALL RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE CLEANED AND AFFECTED AREAS SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE TOP OF THE BROILER AND CONNECTED GAS LINE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BASEMENT STOVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET TANK COVER IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC AND WOODEN CRATES STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE.

DEC 11

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

TILE COUNTERTOP IN REAR BASMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BASE IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED APRONS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

SEP 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/2/15 REPORT 1547429 NOT CORRECTED: REAR DOOR NOT REPAIRED, RIPPED SCREEN AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND FOIL ON SAME SURFACES. PROPER SHELVING MISSING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES PREPARED. NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL. INTSD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES IN PREP AREAS FINISHED WITH A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

SEP 2

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE WHERE TAMALES ASSEMBLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AND RE LOCATE TO APPROVED PREP AREA. NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF PREPARED SALSA STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND IN PROTECTED MANNER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE COCKROACHES (4) NOTED CRAWLING UNDER PIECE OF WOOD USED TO ELEVATE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN BAESMENT STORAGE AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR SCREEN RIPPED AND BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, APPROXINATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SCREEN AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. PROPER SHELVING MISSING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT WITH BROKEN DAMAGED DRYWALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON OUTDOOR WALK IN LIGHT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHT WITHIN OUTDOOR WALK IN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL REAR ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REPOVED INCLUDING ALL VEGETABLE CRATES. AREA MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN MUST BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL SHELVES OR RACKS SO THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 28

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434647 DATED 4/8/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES. #33 OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF FREEZERS. COMPLETLY EMPTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. #34 OBSERVED CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR AND RESTORE CEMENT SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. #36 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT WITH BROKEN DAMAGED DRYWALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON OUTDOOR WALK IN LIGHT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHT WITHIN OUTDOOR WALK IN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRIPPING PIPE FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL REAR ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REPOVED INCLUDING ALL VEGETABLE CRATES. AREA MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN MUST BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL SHELVES OR RACKS SO THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

APR 8

2014

PASS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVING TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL TINFOIL FROM SURFACES ON 1 ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASEMENT ON BASE OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE ANY ABSORBENT MATERIAL AS SHELF LINER.

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENT IN RESTROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ARE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ALL SHELVING WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ARE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS INCLUDING SHELVING. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN CONCRETE. CEMENT FLOOR IS NOT CONSIDERED A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PROPERLY INSTALL FLOOR THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRANCE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR WITH UNORGANIZED CLUTTER. MAINTAIN CLOSET IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO TREAT ALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

JAN 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 9

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 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

OBSERVED BETWEEN 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN REAR NEAR PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS, AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TAMALES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEANED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES ARE PREPARED ALSO CLEAN WALLS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS OVER LIGHTS NEAR STOVE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES ARE PREPARED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN SIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE CHICKEN IS STORED

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED

MAY 2

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 12

2012

FAIL 3 violations 2 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

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 30-35 MICE 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTH EAST CORNER IN THE FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. HOOOO75382 18 COURT DATE 4-12-12 AT 1:00PM ROOM112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM, UTILITY/SINK ROOM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 20

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE PLASTIC TABLES FROM BASEMENT AND PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED PREP TABLES. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED. WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE, REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 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

EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE, NUMEROUS DEAD, 1 LIVE ROACH, AND ROACH FECES NOTED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE SAME. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/1/10 (REPORT 363413) NOT CORRECTED: 30- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS. 31-MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS. 32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. 33-MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS, MOPSINKS, CAN OPENER, GARBAGE CANS, GRILL TABLE, HOOD, CHEST FREEZERS. 34- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. 35- MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE LOOSE, MISSING, GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLBASES THROUGH OUT AND HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR. 41- MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR. CITATION ISSED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED. WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE, REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1

2010

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,MOPSINKS,CAN OPENER,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE ,MISSING,GAPS & HOLES IN WALLBASES THROUGHOUT & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.PROBE THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BOTH MOP SINKS .ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET & BASEMENT.

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