MI TIERRA-SOUTH.

Chicago Health Dept

2528 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2014.

Last inspected Oct 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED AT MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR DOOR COVER OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST.

JAN 10

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL NOT MAINTAINED, WORN, WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREAS. LIGHT OUT ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

FEB 26

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WEST END KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD HAS SOME GREASE DRIPS ABOVE THE GRILL, CLEAN OFF GREASE BUILDUP. THE FAN SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAIN WALK IN COOLERS ARE DUSTY AND THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN COOLER IS DIRTY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE MENTIONED SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE ICE MACHINE DOOR INTERIORS, GRILL AT THE FAR EAST END OF THE KITCHEN AND THE SALAMANDER/BROILER IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALL TILES ARE MILDEWED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SANITIZE AND REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SANITARY.

APR 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL AT WEST END OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

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 FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST END OF KITCHEN.

JUL 11

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALK IN FREEZER & WINE COOLER DOOR HANDLE,REAR BAR AREA COOLER WORN DOOR GASKETS .MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ON LEDGE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.

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JUL 1

2011

FAIL 5 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

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & 1ST FL.REAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/1/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALK IN FREEZER & WINE COOLER DOOR HANDLE,REAR BAR AREA COOLER WORN DOOR GASKETS .MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT.

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.MUST CLEAN WALL VENTILATION UNITS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PARTS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,2ND FL. WINDOW SILLS.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK & DINING AREAS.

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ON LEDGE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.

JUL 21

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYERS, CAN OPENER IN BOTH KITCHENS, AND CABINET AT EMPLOYEE'S AREA.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE MOP CLOSETS, STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT, AND SEAL RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT 2ND KITHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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