DEC 19
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MONARCA P.L.A.C.E .7 INC.
BEAT. 33/100
4553 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
APR 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
APR 82019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED INSIDE A WHITE BUCKET WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION 59
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER BELOW THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTS AND PANS, SHELVES, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS OR COVERINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, MAINTENANCE STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAR 282019FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2019
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED INSIDE A WHITE BUCKET WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, MAINTENANCE STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER BELOW THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTS AND PANS, SHELVES, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOXES, CRATES, AND GARBAGE NEAR THE BACK DOOR EXIT AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, PLACE GARBAGE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPMENT WITH MOLD INSIDE, PERSONAL ITEMS, BIKES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS OR COVERINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
MAY 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IN FRONT PREP AND BAR AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.
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APR 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT, REMOVE POOLING WATER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ACROSS FROM BAR AND OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE VENT COVER IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE CONDENSE TUBE FROM THE COOLER INSIDE THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REROUTE TO DRAIN.
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