Mi Tierra South Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED TUBE FROM SODA GUN DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL LONGER DRAINAGE TUBE TO EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF COFFEE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-07-25 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY LOCATED ON MENU FOR BREAKFAST CONCEPT "AHUEVOS". INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER CONNECTING MENU ITEMS TO STATEMENT FOR APPLICABLE MENU ITEMS (OVER EASY EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TUBE FROM SODA GUN DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL LONGER DRAINAGE TUBE TO EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CORNER AREA OF CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE MOLD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF COFFEE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD (EGGS, BEANS, RICE, STEAK, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPE...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP THAT WAS A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SURFACES OF LIQUOR WELL AND SOME EQUIPMENT (BLENDERS, LARGE PITCHERS IN REAR PREP BAR AS WELL AS BAR CONNECTED TO DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DOOR DASH PREP (NUEVOS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BAR FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND ALL LARGE 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (GRILLS) WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2023-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE, WALNUT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COLD HOLDING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BACK KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE ONLY HAD TOWEL. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DCLEAN DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AND SECOND HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. COOKED PORK CHOP AT 45.7F, BEEF AT 45.8F AND PORK AT 61.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE, WALNUT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COLD HOLDING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BACK KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-12-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-12-05 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FRONT BAR NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CHLORINE PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD OF ICE AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2537765 DATED: 11/4/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARG...
2021-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS (INCLUDING TOILET ROOM). INSD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR, CRACKED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
2021-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS (INCLUDING TOILET ROOM). INSD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
MISSING SHELLFISH TAGS FOR OYSTERS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. MGR STATES TAGS ARE THROWN AWAY AFTER OYSTERS SOLD. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATES (PREPARATION OR DISCARD DATE). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED ...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
TOXIC SUBSTANCE IMPROPERLY STORED. SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHLORINE MIXTURE STORED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO SERVING PLATES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESGINATED AREA SO THEY CAN NOT CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR, CRACKED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
2020-10-28 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2019-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed procedure but are missing necessary equipment (disposable mops) and sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to get necessary items and maintain on site. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed unsealed ceramic service bowls and clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to use proper food grade utensils/equipment that is nonabsorbent and resistant to chiping.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Observed incomplete food handler certificates for staff on site. Instructed to correct and maintain valid food handler certificates for al employees.
2019-08-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed procedure but are missing necessary equipment (disposable mops) and sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to get necessary items and maintain on site. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Observed prep fridge underneath grill containing 3.5 pounds of chicken at 49.5F, 2 pounds of breaded steak at 52.1F, 4 pounds of skirt steak at 48.9F, and 4 pounds of flank steak at 47.5F. Management stated the food was valued at $150. Voluntarily di...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Observed open bait not label in storage and first floor not in boxes. Instructed to have pest control remove it or place bait in bait box. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-015, citation issued.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Observed prep cooler underneath grill in kitchen maintaining improper temperatures. Instructed management to discontinue use until product can be stored at 41F or below. Priority Violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed unsealed ceramic service bowls and clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to use proper food grade utensils/equipment that is nonabsorbent and resistant to chiping.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Observed handwash sink in rear prep area only able to provide a trickle of water. Instructed to repair and maintain so that sink can provide adequate hot water under pressure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Observed incomplete food handler certificates for staff on site. Instructed to correct and maintain valid food handler certificates for al employees.
2019-05-24 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR LEADING OUT TO THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THEW BACK KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 17 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, BEEF), NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND HAVE CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3 MALE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE TORTILLAS, CHEESE, AND LETTUCE TO ASSEMBLE TACOS AND PLATE FOR CUSTOMERS ORDER. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO LOCATED. ALSO NO HANDWASH SINK IN AREA WHERE 2 MEAT SLICERS, BAN SAW AND PREP TABLE LOCATED (IN SAME AREA OF WALK IN COOLERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH H...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (SALSA, CEVICHE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY LOCATED ON MENU. INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR APPLICABLE MENU ITEMS (EGGS, CEVICHE, OYSTERS, STEAK, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC SERVING BOWLS AND CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT AND RESISTANT TO CHIPPING, SCRATCHING, SCORING, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING LINES, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH GRILL TOP AND DRIP PANS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, HANDWASH SINK BASINS AND FAUCET HANDLES, AND ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS USED FOR CLEAN EQUIPM...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL HOODS AND ATTACHED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
2018-02-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 10 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER (MAIN & VEGETABLE),MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR BAR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINES,RUST FRO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR ING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AT REAR HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TORTILLA VENT HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR
2018-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE FIRST HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA SANITIZING GAUGE AT 125.F.NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ABLE TO SANITIZE AT 180.0F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED BLENDER,EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES,STRAINER AND NO SOAP WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVE FROM SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESS...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CEVICHE,CHICKEN,RICE,PORK,SHRIMP,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER (MAIN & VEGETABLE),MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR BAR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINES,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR ING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AT REAR HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TORTILLA VENT HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.
2017-12-08 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND 2 DISH MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES AT THE RINSE. MACHINE ONLY REACHING 120 DEGREES. DISH MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH 0 PPM AT THE RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT MACHINES WILL BE TAGGED...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT 2 DOOR REACHIN COOLER FOR SERVICE BAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WHEN DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. POP GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FOOD ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. FLOORS IN BOX POP ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DET...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AND CEILING IN BOXPOP ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. ALL HOOD VENTIALTION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD OVER FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEID. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER OVER FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SERVICE BAR MUST BE REPAIRED. POP GUNS IN BOTH BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-15 Pass License 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, AND GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS IN EXHAUST SYSTEMS WHERE PRESENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE(SEAL LOOSE) UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH HOSE CONNECTIONS IN BOTH MOP CLOSETS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST SYS...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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