OCT 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MI TIERRA-SOUTH.
EAT. 90/100
2528 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2014 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS PITTED AT MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR DOOR COVER OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
FEB 262013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 12011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 212010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT 2ND KITHEN.
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.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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