FEB 9
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MIS TACOS MEXICAN FOOD.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
4308-4310 W MARQUETTE RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 312025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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 112024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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)
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
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
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS
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.
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 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 172023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILIY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BEVERAGE BAR IN DISREPAIR AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 122022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 72022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 82021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSIL NEEDED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. NO BOWLS, NO CUPS ETC... MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
COVING NEEDED AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED
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 62020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN AREA.
MAY 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 82016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
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 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK IN THE REAR KITCHEN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 62015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 262014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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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