MARISCOS BAHIA.
4465 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND HE CLEANED AND SANITIED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN REAR WHERE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER NSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
OCT 192012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP IN SIDE THE UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THEM. THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM AND IN THE WALKIN COOLER ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE WALKIN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE THREE FRYERS AND CABINET BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT HAVE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
APR 112011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP BASE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
CAN OPENER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
NOV 92010PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP & 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,MISSING OUTLET COVERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,BEER COOLER,2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,CEILING VENTS,SINKS ON 2ND FL
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE& PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & CEILING IN DINING AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAIR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON 2ND FL.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. HAND SINK .
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
NOV 42010FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AREAS,MEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/10.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP & 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,MISSING OUTLET COVERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,BEER COOLER,2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,CEILING VENTS,SINKS ON 2ND FL
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE& PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & CEILING IN DINING AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAIR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON 2ND FL.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. HAND SINK .
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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OCT 282010FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AREAS,MEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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 food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP & 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,MISSING OUTLET COVERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,BEER COOLER,2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,CEILING VENTS,SINKS ON 2ND FL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE& PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & CEILING IN DINING AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAIR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON 2ND FL.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. HAND SINK .
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
MAR 262010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: 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.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP & GRILL TABLES WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON SODA COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING OUT LET COVERS IN 2ND FL.,SUMP PUMP LID,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FRYERS,WHEELBASES,HOOD,COOLERS,FANGUARDS,SINKS ON 2ND FL.,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING & WALLS IN DINING ROOM & PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: 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.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: 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.
Inspector Comments: 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.IN BASEMENT AND UNDER STAIRS.
MAR 192010FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA REMOVED FROM WALL AND PLUMBLING AT THIS TIME.ADDITIONAL HAND SINK ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE AND REPLACE HAND SINK .
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT ,ALSO ALL DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/19/10.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NONE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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 food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP & GRILL TABLES WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON SODA COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING OUT LET COVERS IN 2ND FL.,SUMP PUMP LID,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FRYERS,WHEELBASES,HOOD,COOLERS,FANGUARDS,SINKS ON 2ND FL.,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING & WALLS IN DINING ROOM & PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
All 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.IN BASEMENT AND UNDER STAIRS.
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