MEXICO STEAK HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

2983 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

140

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DBERIS AND/OR GREASE.

NOV 26

2024

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2.&B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 57F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 53F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 52F, ABOUT 1/2 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 52F AND ABOUT 1/2 LB OF GUACAMOLE AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE HALLWAY, AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN BASKETS AND THE BASKETS STACKED ON ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT A BARRIER TO PREVENT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN EACH BASKET AND NOT ALLOW THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

NOV 2

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LID AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNIT STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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AUG 10

2021

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE LINING OF THE GASKETS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD AND UNSUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEANABLE SPACE FREE OF ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE USED FOR HARBORING PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON FILTERS AND HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSBILE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND THE NONE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE HOOD UNIT.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS LOCATED INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND 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 NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK PREP COUNTER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR ONLY SERVE ALL DRINKS FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE, ETC.) THAT ARE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(a) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE 4 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED ON 12/24/2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

DEC 5

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH A DISH DETERGENT LABEL ON THEM BEING USED TO STORE FOOD SUCH AS TORTILLA CHIPS AND RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOODS FROM THE BUCKETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF AT 151.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN FILL WITH WATER. REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUL 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069870 ON 7/14/17 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT, STOCK, PILES OF WOOD AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AND SALSA) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEAL THE OPEN PIPE COMING OUT OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE SHELVES AS THIS MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PILES OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUL 14

2017

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SALSA AT 49.3F, COOKED RICE AT 45.3F, COOKED NOODLES AT 69.4F, AND STEAK AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (ONIONS, TORTILLAS AND CILANTRO) WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON AND AROUND A CONTAINER OF ONIONS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT, STOCK, PILES OF WOOD AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR THAT MAY BE AN ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PILES OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE SCOOP FROM THE CONTAINER AND PLACE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

AUG 19

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON AND AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE FREEZER UNIT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS , AND CEILING VENTS (DUSTY) IN REAR KITCHEN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS , AND CEILING VENTS (DUSTY) IN REAR KITCHEN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

DEC 17

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK SALT CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES UNDER GRILL, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLER, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, AND STOVE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STEAM TABLE, BURNER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER(DEAD ROACHES).

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 10

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561411 ON 7-21-15. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. 41-STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES UNDER GRILL, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, AND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STEAM TABLE, BURNER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 21

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 3 PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.7F IN PREP AREA, COOKED RICE 52.9F, BEEF STEW 52.6F, CHICKEN 51.8F, 50 DOZEN RAW EGGS 51.5F, PEPPER STEAK 50.6F, MOLE SAUCE 50.6F, PORK IN RED SAUCE 50.2, SOUP 49.7F, HAM 49.3F, RAW BEEF 48.9F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 487LBS AND $2254 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

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 (SOUP,BEEF, BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPES,SIDES AND BENEATH THE GRILL,STEAMTABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE PORCH AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

OCT 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 14

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found evidence of rat droppings in cluttered basement storage areas approx:40 on floors and approx:(5) live small roaches on inside motor of the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler.Also,the rear exit door of basement is not rodent-proofed 1/2" mode of enty.Operator must clean and sanitize all affected areas,pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry,pest control service is now reccomended.Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean interiors/exteriors of kitchen cooking equipments,coolers,tops/bottoms of food prep tables,interior deep fryers,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises and mop up standing water at rear near the walk-in-cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Replace burnt-out light bulbs and clean,sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the kitchen/dry storage rooms and maintain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Provide and maintain a visible thermometer for the walk-in-cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Remove cluttered conditions from the basement storage areas.

JUN 12

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUCH BE STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENTS AND WALK IN COOLER VENT HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

FEB 5

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FANS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP IS 0. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMP SINK UNTIL MACHINE IS SERVICED AND HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FANS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 30

2011

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 23

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM IF THEM. ALSO FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORE ROOM BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA, MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. ALSO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TECH TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

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. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM,PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 6

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND 30LBS OF COOKED BEANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT 63.5F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCT WAS PLACED INTO UNIT ON 07/05/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, FROZEN PACKAGED FOODS, AND READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS I.E. SPOONS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, STORAGE/PREP RACKS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, UTILITY SINK, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REAR 1ST. FLOOR BY WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY BY HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL SECTION BY UTILITY SINK, REMOVE BUILDUP AT WALL BASE BY UTILITY SINK, CLEAN CEILING AND VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT REAR STORAGE/UTILITY SINK AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS TO ELEVATE 6 INCHS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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