MORENA'S KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5054 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 10
2019
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38 AND #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244033 ON 1/3/19: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM A PEST INSPECTION AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IN THE LOG BOOK. 54 - OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 3
2019
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM A PEST INSPECTION AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 22
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL)

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUN 6
2017
FAIL 12 violations 2 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE POISON AND RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES TO DISPOSE OF TRASH INTO.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL VENT NEAR TOILET ROOM

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN PREP AREA THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL,ETC)

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 22
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

AUG 5
2015
PASS · 0 violations

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