MI TIERRA SOUTH RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2528 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

135

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHILE IN USE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MAJOR LEAK UNDER LEFT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM IN KITCHEN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 1

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 25

2025

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OCT 5

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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SEP 28

2023

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

DEC 12

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

DEC 5

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

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 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2021

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

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.

NOV 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS (INCLUDING TOILET ROOM). INSD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Other

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

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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 TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION DATE SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. CITATIONS ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROXL 50LBS $200 VALUE

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR, CRACKED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

OCT 28

2020

PASS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

AUG 13

2019

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

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 discarded and denatured food. Instructed to maintain all TCS foods at or below 41F.Priority Violation 7-38-005, Citation issued.

Serious Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

MAY 24

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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 STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE LETTUCE, SALSA, ETC IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

FEB 2

2018

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND 1-COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TORTILLA VENT HOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR

FEB 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Other

* 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.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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 SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND 1-COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TORTILLA VENT HOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.

DEC 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN REAR PREP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL WILL BE WASHED AT OTHER DISH MACHINE OR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 DISH REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT MACHINE SO MACHINES ARE NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD OVER FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEID. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

MAR 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 SYSTEMS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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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