Chicago
18
BEAT

Mariscos Las Islitas

2446 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 18 of 36 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
36
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-06
Pass Rate
31%
18 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-06
Failed 18 inspections (2024, 2023, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 113 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 31 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 113×
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Documentation & Training critical 31×
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Other critical 28×
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Pest Activity critical 27×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 21×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Facility Condition critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-11-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

2024-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-10-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD USE OF THE ICE MACHINE, ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

2023-09-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

2023-09-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CEVICHE (53.3F) AND RAW SHRIMP (48.9F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMAELY 20 LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2534865 ON 10-18-21:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CE...

2021-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2021-10-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC, SUCH AS SEA FOODS INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL WHIL...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE DRY STORAGE CANTAINER AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILL AND/OR GREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2020-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE IS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITA...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2020-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE IS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITA...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC DRINKING CUPS(8) AT BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED (9) SMAL BOWLS WITH OUT WORDS ON THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TMANAGER TO REMOVE. NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CUPS, AND BOWLS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2243879 DATE 12/27/2018. #58, ALSO FROM REPORT #2279673 DATE 3/19/2019 #58. NO IDPH FOOD ALERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATIO...

2019-03-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES (ONLY ZEROX VOID COPIES) WHEN PREMISES IS COOKING FISH, ANS SERVING RAW OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM FRONT HAND SINK AT 50.*F WATER, AND IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 91.7*F, AND 115.3*F WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100*F, IN THE MIXING VALUE OR COMBINATION FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC DRINKING CUPS(8) AT BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED (9) SMALL BOWLS WITH OUT THE WORDS ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CUPS, AND BOWLS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60 REPEAT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2243879 12/27/2018.#58 PA 100-0367 NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

2018-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY ON HOT & COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN CALIBRATION AND ACCESSIBILITY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO USE COMMON FOOD NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FOR KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2018-12-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED OVER SALAD AND RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER COOKED SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO CORRECTLY STORE TCS AND RTE FOODS IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECT AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 3 LBS OF HOMEMADE SALSA STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA, 56F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY ON HOT & COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN CALIBRATION AND ACCESSIBILITY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO USE COMMON FOOD NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FOR KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2017-12-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-12-18 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2129228 12/14/17 NOT CORRECTED #14-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES , 3- DOOR PREP COOLER MOTOR AND MOTOR BEHIND BAR ,IN...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

2017-12-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2117025 12/11/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,LOWER SHELF...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND UNDERSIDE GAPS AND INSIDE OF OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M. WITHOUT VALID IDENTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CEVICHE,RICE...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PL...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MU...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

2017-12-11 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA,CASHIER B...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS U...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

2017-12-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A EXCESSIVELY LARGE POT WITH APPX. 20LBS. OF COOKED VEGETABLES SOUP AT 46.1F STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS.$50. (CRITICAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY WAITRESS.OBSERVED WAITRESS REMOVE TOSTADAS FROM A BAG AND PLACE THEM IN A BASKET WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AND OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES,PLASTIC BAGS,CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS,APRON INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS ALSO.COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS STRIPPED AND SPINNING...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA,CASHIER BOOTH,IN BETWEEN CLUT...

serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CEVICHE,RICE,OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE ...

serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

2017-03-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1989850 ON 2/28/17 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTR...

serious Other

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH SITTING IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND A SIDE OF FROZEN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. M...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY H...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/28/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

serious Documentation & Training

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

29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-02-28 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BAGS OF OCTOPUS IN STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHRIMP AND FISH IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS OF STANDING WATER SITTING ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT ...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 175.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTE...

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OP...

serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1971204 DATED ON 11/10/16 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-09...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BACKSPLASH IN POOR REPAIR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THE BAR. WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING THE FAUCET FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ABOUT 100 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND DO NOT SERVE ICE TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS SANITIED AND RODENT FREE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE BOXES AND 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCT...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734250 DATED ON 3/16/16. 32-OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BACKSPLASH IN POOR REPAIR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOV...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASH...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632594 DATED ON MARCH 3, 2016. 22 - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH W...

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER REINSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

SEE VIOLATION #14

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOV...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASH...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-03 Fail Complaint
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serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SEAFOOD, BEEF, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588984 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOV...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASH...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POTS OF SOUP AND BOXES/CRATES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA.

2015-11-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED BEANS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SE...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN PIPES ABOVE KNIFE RACK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BROOM IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN ...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559914 ON 7-6-15. 32-SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR ...

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

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minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, APPLIANCES UNDER PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER EQUIPMENT(DUST ...

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL CEILING FANS AND WASHROOM VENT COVERS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND ST...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL WAITSTAFF, COOKS, DISHWASHERS, ETC.

2015-06-29 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED BEANS 112.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOES, ONION, CUCUMBERS, SHRIMP WITH BARE HANDS, PLACING ITEMS IN GLASS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-01...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559405 ON 6-22-15: #18- OBSERVED 23 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL UNDER LARGE TRAYS, FIVE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND WIRING, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED RICE 170.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND CERTIFICATE ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

6/22/15 INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABL...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, APPLIANCES UNDER PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER EQUIPMENT(DUST ...

critical Pest Activity

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. DETAIL, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ROACHES, ETC). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. GAS BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE. NO VISIBLE BACK...

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE LITTER FROM OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AND PROPERTY. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2015-06-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE KNIFE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AN...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (COOKED RICE 165.4F, BEANS, SEAFOOD, SOUP, ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2014-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CEVICHE,DICED TOMATOES & ONIONS,RICE,SOUPS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (RICE,SOUP,RAW BEEF,SHRIMP,CEVICHE,DICED TOMATOES & ONIONS ETC.)INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (52.7F-54.4F)....

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, PASTAS, FISH,RICE AND BEANS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST B...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/24/14 NOT POSTED,NOT VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,COOKING STOVE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR THE DISHWASHER AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTNING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

2014-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED BAG OF BREADED CHICKEN AT 58.2F AND BAG OF BREADED MOZZARRELLA STICKS AT 60.2F IN UNPLUGGED/NON-WORKING COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS. COOKED REFRIED BEANS ON STEAM TABLE AT 100.9F. ALL SAID PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENA...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED CONTAINER OF GREEN ONIONS UNCOVERED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER STORED UNDER CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS AND WITH VISIBLE RAW BLOOD JUICE ON ONIONS AND ONION CONTAINER. ONIONS DISCARDED AND DENATURED...

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, BEANS) BEING PREPARED/SERVCED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER (NON-WORKING PREP COOLER FROM PREP AREA).

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED FOR ICE AND DRY STORAGE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS. WATER CUPS (PLASTIC NOR STYROFOAM) OR BOWLS CAN NOT BE USED.

2013-07-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER, AND FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN UPRIGHT COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO SEAL NEW DRY WALL IN DINING AREA. REPAIR WALL FRONT WAIT STATION, BAR AREA BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD NEED TO REPLACE ALSO IN 3 DOOR FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REPLACE MISSING SCREW THAT HOLDS HANDLE ON AT FRONT HAND SINK.

2011-09-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD,FILTERS,PIPES,FRYERS/ CABINETS UNDERNEATH AND REACHIN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.

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. THE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOODS IN THE KITCHEN THICK WITH...

minor Sanitation

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...

critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE REACHIN COOLER WITH TOP PREP COOLER BROKEN IN STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

100
Miceli'S Deli & Food Mart
100
Burger King #10345
71
Noodles Pho U
63
Restaurant Miro'Ss Inc.
18
Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream

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