MI TIERRA.

Chicago Health Dept

1039 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS FROM DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAY 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, ETC. MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, FOOD AND GREASE REMOVED.EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, COOKS LINE FOOD CART,SHELVING UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. METAL CAN BEING USED AS A PROP FOR GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE LEGS FOR GRILL.

MAR 11

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JAN 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAILO CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP SINK.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. 1ST FLOOR.

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SEP 27

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR AND RESTROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN REAR LITCHEN AREA AND AT 3COMP SINK AT BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET VALVE AT 1COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE GRILL AND THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AROUND THE GRILL AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE TUBING MISSING FROM SEVERAL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.

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