SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MORENAS KITCHEN.

BEAT. 28/100

5058 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 27, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 3 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 MONTH
since Feb 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAR 22
2019
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.19 MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE EMPTYING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE DRAIN LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FEB 8
2019
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

MUST PROVIDE A DOOR ON BOTH ENDS OF THE COUNTERTOP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST PROVIDE A CLEANING AGENT (DETERGENT) TO WASH EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER ON PREMISES TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES. THERE IS ONLY AN ELECTRIC ROTISERRIE OVEN ON THE PREMISES FOR COOKING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A WASTE COMPANY OR A GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS ON IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BRICK FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED A BRICK FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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