MARISCO EL VENENO #2 CORP..

Chicago Health Dept

6835 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

27 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

164

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT CEVICHE, AND VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AND RAW CLAMS/MUSSELS STORED UNCOVERED AND IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO UNCOVERED READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES AT PREP COOLER LINE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED NOT CLEAN, WITH SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE (IE KNIFE RACK , ON CLEAN SURFACE, ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON EXERIOR OF UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 18

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TORN STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLER, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

AUG 11

2023

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: SLICED TOMATOES 57.2F, HEAVY CREAM 50.1F, MILK 54.5F, CHEESE 51.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TORN STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR FOR UTNENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE/ PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLER, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563126 ON 9-1-22:38- OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OFREAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TOPREVENT PEST ENTRY. 47-OBSERRVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLEAR AND REACH-INFREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINNGA AVAILABLE.. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

SEP 1

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 25

2022

FAIL 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES ABOVE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562394 ON 8-18-22:25-OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 48-OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 18

2022

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 133.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON TOP OF RICE IN STEAM TABLE AND ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES ABOVE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA ANS LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 7

2021

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO REPLACE ONES THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND WATER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NEEDED MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9

2020

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 2

2020

FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (FISH, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RANGING FROM 116F-120F. DATA PLATE ON MACHINE STATES FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

TRAYS AND BUS PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF WAREWASHING MACHINE AND BOOSTER. INSTD TO STORE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY

MAY 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

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 THE FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED AND IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE 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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAGS HELD FOR THE REQUIRED 90 DAYS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TAGS FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR/FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASHING SINK, REAR STEAM TABLE AND FRYERS WITH BROKEN, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND THEY NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

OCT 6

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RUSTY STORAGE TABLES UNDER PREEP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RUST ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM 3 TIRE STORAGE CART.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DELIME THE REAR DISH MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU OUT STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DRY MOP FLOOR DRY. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

SEP 29

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE, ICE NOT PROTECTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL ITS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RUSTY STORAGE TABLES UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE 3 TEIR STORAGE CART.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DELIME THE REAR DISH MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS/COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU OUT STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DRY MOP FLOOR DRY. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

JUN 10

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 3

2016

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE TO THE TOP AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER AND LOW WATER PRESSURE IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST CORRECT ANAD MAINTAIN WATER HOT AND AT GOOD CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOV 18, 2015 REPORT #1516681 INSPECTOR #372. #32 OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN PUTTING WATER ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR #33 OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN #34 OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT DISH MASCHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP #35 OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS KNIFES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE TABLES THEY MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL COOLER HANDLES, AND SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN PUTTING WATER ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT DISH MASCHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

MAY 14

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 29

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

UPON INSPECTION PREMISES HAS TRASH OPEN ON TOP OF DUMPSTER (SHRIMP TAILS, AND LIMES) ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND LIDS ARE NOT CLOSED AT THIS TIME. GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, GREASE ON CONTAINER AND GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL LIDS, REMOVE FOOD FROM DUMPSTER TOP AND CLEAN GREASE OFF GROUND AND CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRAB LEGS IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIE/ZIP LOCK BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT UNUSED COOLER IN WAIT STATION ,TABLE STORAGE SHELFS IN PREP AREA AND COOKING LINE,3 TIER CARTS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, THE TWO #10 CAN OPENERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR FLOOR PREP, DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMP. AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OCT 9

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THR MOPS AND BROOMS. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE SETTING IN THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

OCT 2

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. DISHMACHINE IS STILL TAGGED AND NOT BEING USED. THE SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE IS NOT WORKING AND NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE DISHMACHINE.SHOULD BE 180F. FOUND THE DISHMACHINE BEING USED TODAY. THE REPAIR MAN CAME YESTERDAY AND PARTS ARE BEING ORDERED. THE DISHMACHINE SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 THE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED DO NOT USED. WHEN REPAIRED FAX A LETTER SO AN INSPECTOR CAN INSPECT IT.FAX 312-746-8040

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THR MOPS AND BROOMS. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE SETTING IN THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

SEP 25

2014

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE IS NOT WORKING AND NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE DISHMACHINE.SHOULD BE 180F. FOUND THE DISHMACHINE BEING USED TODAY. THE REPAIR MAN CAME YESTERDAY AND PARTS ARE BEING ORDERED. THE DISHMACHINE SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 THE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED DO NOT USED. WHEN REPAIRED FAX A LETTER SO AN INSPECTOR CAN INSPECT IT.FAX 312-746-8040

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE SIX COVER DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE OF THE COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING A FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ONE. NEED TO PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THR MOPS AND BROOMS. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE SETTING IN THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON IT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

MAR 21

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE INCLUDING GAUGES AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY, STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE WATER ACCUMULATION, WET FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

MAR 14

2013

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK, PINK SLIMy SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/12 (1227572) NOT CORRECTED. 34- FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN TILES WITH EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 38- DRAIN LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF COVERING. UST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE INCLUDING GAUGES AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY, STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

SEP 17

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN WITH WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF COVERING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 10

2012

PASS 3 violations

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: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 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. LEAK AT 1 COMP SPRAYER IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 25

2011

PASS 9 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, 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

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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH INS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL GARBAGE CANS AND LIDS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. 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. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTERS, WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. 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. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SUPPLY ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING, MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 25

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH INS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL GARBAGE CANS AND LIDS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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. LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. 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. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

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