APR 30
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MI LINDO MEXICO MARKET, LLC.
BEAT. 38/100
538 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 30, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Condensation water in walk-in not drained properly, dripping in a pan under cold unit, instructed to drain to outside of cooler.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Rusty wall behind rear prep table, instructed to provide a rust free surface.
JUL 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, PORK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT THE BACK PREP AREA: BEEF AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK-IN REFRIDGERATOR ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAY 182023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BROKEN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS), MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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OCT 172022FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2022
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED DURING INSPECTION (RICE, MEAT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS), MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP COOLER, ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ON FLOOR INSIDE DOOR OF REAR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
JUL 122021FAILED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2021
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO,LETTUCE).MUST PROVIDE AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE OF HOT WATER TANK,ON LOWER SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG TOP AND CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW SILLS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MAR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED CLOGGED HAND SINK(WITH WATER NOT DRAINING) AT FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND SINK OF REAR DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter, FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2285348 DATED 4/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT PRODUCE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
APR 112019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT PRODUCE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT A FOOD LABEL. FOOD PACKAGED IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE SHELF WHERE TOILET PAPER IS STORED. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 6 INCH GAP ALONG SIDE OF THE FURNACE DUCT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
NOV 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER SHELVING AND PLASTIC WRAP HOLDER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 12017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
AUG 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED TO ORDER TACOS, BEEF 157.3F, BEANS 147.8F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
JUL 212017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPELY LABEL ALL PACKAGED SALSA IN DISPLAY COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
MAR 212017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD UTENSIL/EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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