MIS TACOS MEXICAN FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

4308-4310 W MARQUETTE RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

19 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9

2026

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN FRONT SINGLE DOOR COOLER (BEHIND COUNTER). OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON TABLES BOTTOMS IN REAR AREA (ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE KEPT) IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED HOLE IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AROUND HEATING DUCT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND CLOSE ALL HOLES SO WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS AROUND BOTTOM OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT WHERE BASEBOARD IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AROUND PERIMETER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME WITH PROPER MATERIALS (NO DUCT TAPE) AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING; OUTER OPENING PROTECTED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNECESSARY ITEMS, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN

MAR 11

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD AND SPICES. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS, ETC)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AND COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC LINING SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, PLASTIC, DUCT TAPE AND RUST TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

PREMISES RE USING KNORR BUILLON CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD/SPICES, ETC. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE AND SUFFICENT IN WEIGHT AND THICKNESS TO WITHSTAND REPEATED WAREWASHING, AND RESITANT TO DISTORTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR DOOR IN DISREPAIR, DUCT TAPE NOTED ON PERIMETER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALLBASE/COVING REAR AT WALL NEXT TO UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE WALL BASE/COVING AND MAINTAIN

OCT 24

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BEVERAGE BAR IN DISREPAIR AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2023

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILIY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BEVERAGE BAR IN DISREPAIR AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE USE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560624 ON 7/12/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAFF WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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JUL 12

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAFF WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS, PEELING PAINT IN CEILING OF WOMEN WASHROOM, WATER DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 7

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 8

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSIL NEEDED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. NO BOWLS, NO CUPS ETC... MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL TABLES MUST BE FREE FROM RUST AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING NEEDED AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING ALL BURNED OUT BULBS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN DISREPAIR, WALL CRUMBLING AND WITH PEELING PAINT IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH AND EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAY 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED AND IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOUPS AND OTHER TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAS BEEN COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

SEP 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK NOZZLE BEING HELD TOGATHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPAIR. ALSO SAME AT 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP, AND REPAIR.

NOV 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-1-16 REPORT #1970685 #18 OBSERVED APPROX. 25-28 FRUIT FLIES ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS AND IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PET CONTROL FOR SERVICE. UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 35-40 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS. FOUND 8 FLIES IN FRONT JUICE AREA, 3 FLIES AT BUS STATION, 29-30 FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT OVER HEAD PIPE, AT MOP SINK AND AT SIDE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAS A HOLE. MUST CORRECT. WALL IN STORAGE CLOSET HAS A HOLE WITH PIPES EXPOSED. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROX. 25-28 FRUIT FLIES ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS AND IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PET CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAS A HOLE. MUST CORRECT. WALL IN STORAGE CLOSET HAS A HOLE WITH PIPES EXPOSED. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE TORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR PREP TABLE, CUTTING BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE TWO STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED APRON'S NOT PROPERLY STORED(PLACED ON PREP TABLE), INSTRUCTED TO FIND A PROPER CONTAINER TO STORE ALL USED APRON'S

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STOCK ITEMS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" AND KEEP AWAY FROM THE WALL.

FEB 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON RUSTY STORAGE CART, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER AND RESEAL. ALSO NEED TO HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT JUICE AREA, NEED A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK, NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK IN THE REAR KITCHEN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 6

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 7 PRE PACKAGES OF FLAN NO LABELS, NO RECEIPT, UNKNOWN SOURCE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER NEED TO BUY FROM A PROPER LICENSES ESTABLISHMENT, DISPOSE AND DENATURE THE 7 FLAN'S.CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434306 DATE 3/26/2014. CORRECT BY DATE WAS 6/26/2014. #32 NEED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES.#34 MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED TILES IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONTOF THE REACH IN COOLER.#35 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM (ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM)#38 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST FIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.#38 MUST INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH METAL DRAIN BOARD, LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL MUST ALSO HAVE ADEQUATE STOPPERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON THE RUSTY COFFEE STORAGE CART, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER AND RESEAL. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, MEAT, TAMALES, VEGETABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS(ZIP LOCK). OBSERVED THE FRONT STEAM TABLE WITH PLASTIC RAP ON IT, THE GLASS WAS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NEED TO HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE FRONT JUICING AREA. NEED A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HAND SINK, NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE REAR SILVER MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE REAR ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 SMALL PROPANE IN THE REAR KITCHEN HEATER ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 26

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM (ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM.)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE HALLWAY OF THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A METAL DRAINBOARD, LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MUST ALSO HAVE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST FIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,(WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF SANITIZER AND TEST STRIPS FOR ADEQUATE TESTING) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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