JUL 8
2016
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARISCOS EL CAMARON PELAO RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 37/100
3522 W OGDEN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2016 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 302016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE,FOUND BLACK CITY CARTS ONLY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING TOILET TOP INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF FRONT DINNING AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ONE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA
APR 152015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/3/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1532616) AS INSTRUCTED: #18 FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO OBSESRVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE THIS DOOR IS LOCATED THAT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND HERE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ADDITIONAL DROPPINGS (THIRTY) OBSERVED AT THIS TIME IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE AREA WHERE THE BACK DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SHELVES OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PROVIDE SAME. #41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE; HANG TO DRY.
APR 32015FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2015
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO OBSESRVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE THIS DOOR IS LOCATED THAT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND HERE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PROVIDE SAME. #41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE; HANG TO DRY.
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JUL 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED, ETC).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER. REMOVE SAME. RUBBER GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLER CONDIMENT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER. PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
JUN 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE OPEN CANS OF TOMATOES AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE TRANSFERED TO A SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE PREP COOLER HAS DIRTY, DAMAGED DOORS. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED AND INACCESSIBLE, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE SPACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS ARE WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THERE IS FOOD SPLATTERED ON THE CEILING, CLEAN THE KITCHEN CEILING.
FEB 22012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIORS OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, ETC). PROVIDE A DOOR FOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WHERE MISSING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN PANTRY.
MAR 152011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH 2 BOXES OF OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST KEEP 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX 10LBS.$10.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,OVEN,FILTERS,HOOD,GRILL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & FRONT WINDOW AT STAGE.
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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.
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.CHEST FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE.
AUG 42010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, WATER HEATER OFF/NOT WORKING. PER SUPERVISOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR WATER HEATER. WATER HEATER REPLACED, HOT WATER PROVIDE BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW. SUPERVISOR ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVE, FRYERS, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORARE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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