MARISCOS LA PALMA.
6038-6040 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
19 of 30 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 23 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252026PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHRIMP BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER COLD RUNNING POTABLE WATER OR REFRIGERATION.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA ON HOT LINE WITH TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF RUST ON ALL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SEAFOOD IS HELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BEING HELD WITH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TOILET WATER TANK (COVERED WITH CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LID WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH WATER DAMAGE AND BROWN STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 252025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (VARIOUE SEASONINGS). NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, BEANS AND RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES/CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND FORKS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
JUL 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWSH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH UTENSILS IN SINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED DIRECTLY ON ICE IN ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (VARIOUE SEASONINGS). NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, BEANS AND RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES/CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND FORKS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
JUL 252024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES.
6-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LOOSE VEGETABLES PRESENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DERBIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER.
JUN 202024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
6-501.11: OBSERVED TOILET TANK COVER IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET TANK COVER.
6-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LOOSE VEGETABLES PRESENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DERBIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER.
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JUN 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: STEAK 55.0F, SHRIMP 60.2F, OCTOPUS 63.0F, SCALLOPS 66.0F, AND CRAB 58.4F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 30LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
IN USE PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT IN REACH IN COOLER AT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER.
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
OBSERVED TOILET TANK COVER IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET TANK COVER.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LOOSE VEGETABLES PRESENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DERBIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER.
OCT 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND BEANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET BOWL WITH CRACKED WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563994 ON 9/20/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
SEP 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE (164.7F) 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
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING CHOCOLATE GLAZED DONUT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 162022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 92022FAILED18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE PAN STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HOSE CONNECTED ON FAUCET OF HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WAL-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED HANDLE OF SPOON LAYING INSIDE CEVICHE AND HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS ABOVE FOOD TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS BEHIND URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM AND ALONG WALL BASES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523976 ON 8-12-21:47- CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.53-EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING EMPLOYEE WASHROOM GARBAGE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER CANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 122021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING EMPLOYEE WASHROOM GARBAGE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER CANS.
FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAKS AT VARIOUS SINKS, ALL HAND SINKS DRIP AT FAUCET DOES NOT TURN OFF, 3 COMPARTMENT LEAK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS MUST HAVE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. FLOORS IN POP STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
JUN 112021FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 8-10 SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAKS AT VARIOUS SINKS, ALL HAND SINKS DRIP AT FAUCET DOES NOT TURN OFF, 3 COMPARTMENT LEAK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS MUST HAVE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. FLOORS IN POP STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
OCT 42019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPRERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEP 252019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LOW TEMPERATURE ALWAYS SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
FOUND 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES AROUND THE BAR AREA IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS/LIDS. MAINTAIN.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPRERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND A VARIETY OF TCS (SEAFOOD, BEANS, RICE, PORK, BEEF, ETC.)FOODS THAT WE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WASH CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
FEB 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 72018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING USING WITHOUT SANITIZER, CONTAINER EMPTY. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. CONTAINER WAS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO USE WITHOUT WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR, PIPE BROKEN UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND UTILIZE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
IMPROPER CONTAINERS (SMALL BOWLS) BEING USED AND STORED IN SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE) AND STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
AUG 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA STOVE TOP/DRIP TRAY, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA, AND EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUL 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STOVE TOP/DRIP TRAYS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAR GUN HOLDER.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DRY MOP.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
THEE FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCES. BAR GUN IN NEED OF CLEANING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORSIN BAR AREA AND WAIT STAFF AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BAR GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 0 PPM OF BLEACH SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED SITUATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, AND RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS MUST NOT BE DIRECTLY STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDER NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, NO DRAIN LINE FROM BAR GUN TO DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,ALSO CLEAN THE REAR 4 DOOR COOLER REAR.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM
CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
MAY 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THEY ARE GREASY.
THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, THE CUSTOMERS MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
MUST REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE 1ST HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
JAN 182013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR , UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. INSTD TO HAVE SANITIZE PROPERLY.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
FRONT PREP AREA USED FOR PREPARING TORTILLAS (TORTILLA MACHINE) NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY LOCATED IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO RE-LOCATE PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA.
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND BASINS OF SINK NOT LARGER ENOUGH FOR LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK WITH GREASE INTERCEPTOR, ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE SAME AREA.
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