SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MIS MOLES RESTAURANTE.

BEAT. 41/100

3661-3665 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 2, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 2
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT , BUT NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS INFORMING PATRONS THAT CERTAIN FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED MORTARS (MOLCAJETES) IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FIRST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE OF THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORD OF HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT IS ENSURING THAT EMPLOYEES ABIDE BY THE VACCINATION MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECORD FOR EMPLOYEES RELATING TO THEIR VACCINATION STATUS TO SHOW THEY ARE ADHERING TO THE VACCINE MANDATE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOR DESCRIBING HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT IS IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE VACCINATION MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN RECORD OF HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE VACCIANTION MADATE.

NOV 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOTE CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2401417 DATED 9/18/2020: #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL BASEMENT PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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

BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. 4-204.12-- MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. 6-201.11--- PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED THE OWNER AND AN EMPLOYEE AT THE HOST STAND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060.

JUN 30
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--- NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL BASEMENT PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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

4-401.11-- BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. 4-204.12-- MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. 6-201.11--- PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUN 22
2020
FAILED
27 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. SINK FOUND COMPLETED CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP ROOM AND REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ANY OF THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF PREPARED FOODS AND ON UPPER SHELVING ABOVE ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS. EGGS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. 0 PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY OPERATING AND SANITIZING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. MACHINE WAS NOTED BEING PLUGGED IN WITH WATER IN ITS INTERNAL WASHING RESERVOIR. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY REACHES A SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F ON THE EXTERNAL GAUGE AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD 24 HOURS MUST HAVE EXPIRATION DATES ON LABELS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS RAW SEAFOOD CEVICHE AND SEARED TUNA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON PREMISES. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 3-20-19. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW INCLUDING A CURRENT COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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

MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AND BLOCKS OF RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PLUMBING UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING.

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

MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL FOR LINER IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD ENCRUSTED, RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED/REPLACED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.----MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH NOTED THREADED NOZZLE FOR HOSE ATTACHMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT WOODEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OULINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFIRGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFIRGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A 5 INCH HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAY 25
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

APR 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE-PAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS DAMAGED WITH 4 INCH LARGE OPENINGS; NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OBSERVED(1) DEAD RAT UNDER THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED SAID AREAS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEAD RAT,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND RE-PAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.,AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ON REAR EXTERIOR WALL WHERE GROUND FLOOR AND WALL MEET AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAINED TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING NOTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AT REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FEB 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING NOTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AT REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAY 31
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,PROVIDE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON EACH CONTAINER.

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

CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IST FLOOR, AND ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/STOCKS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT.

NOV 15
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

EXCESSIVE RUST NOTED ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOUTH WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT 2ND PREP AREA; ALSO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT 2ND PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK IN THE KITCHEN; ALSO REPAIR PIPES UNDER 2PART SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND 2PART SINK IN BASEMENT.

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

CLUTTER NOTED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUL 16
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF AND SIDE COUNTER, ALSO THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER (BOTTOM) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.OBSERVED THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT BASEMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE .

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