Chicago
18
BEAT

Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2

4706 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629 · Chicago Lawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
10 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-02
Pass Rate
37%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-11-02)
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2022, 2017...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 23 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 103×
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Documentation & Training critical 23×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2023-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

2023-10-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF TACOS, CHICKEN TORTAS, EGGS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME ...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

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, AND STORAGE AREAS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL A...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568325 ON 12/12/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 -MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND E...

2022-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANAB

serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 69.0F THROUGHT OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION, 100F AT HANDWASH SINKS ...

2022-12-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BEAN 60.1F, RICE 58.0F, STEAK 54.0F, CHICKEN 48.9F, PORK 55.5F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX. 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL COLD FOODS TO ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS REFRIGERATED FOOD IN COOLER PAST THE USE BY DATE: CHICKEN TINGA DATE MARKED 11/18. THE FOLLOWING NOT DATE MARKED IN COOLER: STEAK, PORK, RICE, BEANS, AND SALSA. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. DOOR FRAME IN DISREPAIR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AROUND DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT 1ST BASIN IN DISREPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE 60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/18/21 REPORT 2537870 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE...

2021-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

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

REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. P...

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRI...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSSERVED NO CHEMICAL ( CHLORINE) SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005 MANAGER HAD CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEE-COS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /MAINTAIN.

2019-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY F...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES NEED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

2017-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2017-09-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 2 5LBS. BAGS OF CUT BEEF PREVIOUS FROZEN SITTING IN A BUS PAN ON THE REAR TABLE PLACED BY THE 3RD.SHIFT, NOW AT INPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE BEEF TEMPERATURE WAS 57.3*F, AND 55.4*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE, AND DISPOSE OF 10...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1951197, DATE 8/26/2016. #32 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#33 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO RE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE CARDBOARD COVERED IN FOIL BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM COOKING AREA, AND CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE FREEZER. OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON SIDE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.

2016-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF CERTIFACTE ON SITE AT TIME OF RINSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAS ...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2016-08-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT ORDER AREA TAKING MONEY, FILLING FOOD ORDERS AND DRINKING A BEVERAGE. ALL OF THIS TASKS BEING DONE WITH NO HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE STOP WASH HANDS AND WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING MONEY BEFORE SERVING F...

critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATES PLUMBING PROBLEM OCCURRED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND WATER WAS TURNED OFF. WATER COULD NOT BE TURNED BACK ON UNTIL STORE NEXT DOOR OPENED AT 10:00 AM TO ALLOW ACCESS TO VALVE. PREMISES HAS WORKED OVER 12 H...

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN ALLOWING HOUSE FLIES TO ENTER. OBERSERVED 8-10 FLIES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDEGGSOUS FOODS. IE...TAMALES, TACOS, EGGS ETC.. MANAGER HAS LETTER POSTED REGARDING SANITATION CLASS DATED 10-17-15 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIC...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND GOOD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 11-17-15 POSTED NOT CURRENT NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 1-22-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2016-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO HANDSOAP OR TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP STATION. WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-12-17 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2015-11-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

2015-11-09 Fail Complaint
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SHORT FORM REPORT # 1516378 DATE 7/27/2015 CORRECT BY DATE 10/17/2015. VIOLATION # 32 OBSERVED CARDBORD STILL ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. AND REAR BOX FREEZER LID STILL BROKEN, INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE, COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

2015-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF 156.8*F GRILL TOP, TAMALES 155*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 2ND TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES AND REPAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NOR IS THERE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE PREPARED ANS SERVED BEEF 157.6*F, TAMALES 155.9*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RESTROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES, AND REPAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 5 EMPLOYEES NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-08-25 Pass Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, DRINK DISPENSORS, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS OUT IN PREP AREA NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

THE TWO CEILING LIGHT FANS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT IN THE CUSTOMERS WAITING ROOM. CLEAN THEM. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-05-02 Pass Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PERP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER COVER IN POOR REPAIR (EXPOSED INSULATION). MUST REPLACE THE COVER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE HOOD,FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD AND POTS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP. THE SECOND FAUCET AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCET IS OFF MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE TOI...

2013-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED/SERVED. PREMISES IS OPEN 24 HOURS NEED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR (EXPOSED INSTULATION) NEED TO REPLACE. CLEAN FRONT WINDOW LEDGE.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS, DOOR RUNNERS CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, CLEAN UNDER GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR NEXT TO FLAT GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 COMP. SINK LEAKING 2ND COMP. LOWER PIPE NEED TO REPAIR.

2012-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

BUSINESS OWNER ADDED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SINK CAN ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PREP SINK IS NEEDED IN THAT AREA

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2012-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

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

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS WHILE PERFORMING OTHERS TASKS AND FOOD PREPERATION. HAND SINK BEING USED FOR EVERYTHING OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO INFORM FOOD HANDLERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING. CRITIC...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL WITH CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND OR LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CIT...

serious Sanitation

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 2 FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. ONE FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR LEAVING FACILITY UNABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PER OFFICE TO USE A BUCKET TO FILL ALL ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE, GRILL, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CKEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2011-12-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

ALL WORN WOODEN SPOONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM USE, REPLACE WITH NSF APPROVED UTENSIL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. NO OUTSIDE COATS SHOULD BE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2011-11-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITH...

critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

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. FR...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. MUST HAVE RESTAURANTS NAME ON GA...

serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-11 REPORT #579548 INSP# 389. #31 ALL...

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. ALL WORN WOODEN SPOONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM USE, REPLACE WITH NSF APPROVED UTENSIL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. NO OUTSIDE COATS SHOULD BE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2011-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AN...

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN. REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ALLOW IT TO STAY CLOSED. ALL REACH IN COOL...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COO...

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES....

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2011-03-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED STEAK, PORK, CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, RICE, BEANS, ETC... ALL PROD...

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. FR...

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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AN...

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN. REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ALLOW IT TO STAY CLOSED. ALL REACH IN COO...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOK...

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES...

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-10-14 Pass Canvass
3
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. THE HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning method SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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Burger King #5495
100
Windy City Hot Dogs Inc
75
LA Quebrada #5
73
Pasteleria El Nuevo Mundo
46
Tacos & Salsas LLC

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