Chicago
18
BEAT

New Love Teriyaki

3901 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 21 inspections for other, pest activity

Inspections
21
6 passed
Last Inspected
2023-10-19
Pass Rate
29%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-10-19
Failed 9 inspections (2021, 2021, 2021...)
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 59×
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Other critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2023-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE PIC ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RICE AND FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS MADE FOR MULTI USE AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH WORN SURFACES AND EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2022-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
12
serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND OPEN CANNED GOODS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

FOUND PORK ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY COOLED TO 105.4F. COOKED AT 12PM, TEMPED AFTER 2PM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE COOLED FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS. PORK WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SCOOP FOR BULK RICE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER, HANDLE TOUCHING PRODUCT. STAFF STORED SCOOP PROPERLY WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND CONTAINERS AND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PRODUCE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVES OF PREP CARTS IN PREP AREA, AND FOIL LINED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE CEILING VENT IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

2021-08-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-08-02 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ENTIRE WOK STATION AND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 : ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 FILTERS OF HOOD AND ENTIRE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 7/29/21 REPORT 2523393 NOT CORRECTED: EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY REMAINS. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMI...

2021-07-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 : ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 7/21/21 REPORT 2522997 NOT CORRECTED: EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY REMAINS. OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUG...

2021-07-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE, 75F-80F AT HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 120F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

2021-05-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-05-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TP REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SCREEN DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH DOOR AROUND PERIMETER. INSTD TO REPAIR BOTH DOORS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

serious Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS MADE FOR MULTI USE AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD RESIDUE: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL COOLERS (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE WOK STATION, FRYERS, RICE COOKER, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT AND ALL DOORS.INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED EGGROLL, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD CO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR LINING ON THE THREE TIER CART, AND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, ALSO DRY STORAGE BULK BINS,AND SH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND HEAVEY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING NEAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

2017-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GARLIC OIL MIXTURE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 75.1 F, SITTING ON ROLLING CART AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F OR MORE FOR HOT F...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ASSORTMENT OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY, ON TOP OF EACH OTHER, IN WALK IN COOLER, WITH NO BARRIERS. CONTAINER OF CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF COOKED READY TO EAT CHICKEN WITH OUT BARRIER, BOWL OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN SIDE BOWL OF COOKED P...

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 CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/ WOOD AND DEAD WEEDS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER, GREASE CONTANIER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN AREA, AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-3...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN PREP AREA, CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

2016-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965483 ON 9/28/16 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1621247 ON 1/27/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/28/16 NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES OF THE ROLLING CART IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

2016-09-28 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1621247 ON 1/27/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE PREP...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES OF THE ROLLING CART IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

2016-01-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EGGROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

2015-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-02-17 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/5/15 REPORT 1522675 NOT CORRECTED: 18- OBSERVED NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES; OVER 20 NOTED BEHIND COOLERS, OVER 40 NOTED ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND PREP AREA WALL, OVER 100 IN STORAGE AREA...

minor Sanitation

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

PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. ALL DOORS, DOORKNOBS, LIGHTSWITCH COVERS AND ALL PIPES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES. HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. INSTD TO SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

2015-02-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE...

minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON PIPES AND SHELVING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. CUTTING BOARD STAINED. INSDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. ALL DOORS, DOORKNOBS, LIGHTSWITCH COVERS AND ALL PIPES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2014-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RICE FOUND AT 119.0F WITHIN RICE COOKER WITH A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $5. ALL RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED 2LBS COOKED CHICKEN RESTING ON TOP OF COLD HOLD UNIT AT 58.7 F VALUED AT ...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPPED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN SHRIMP AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN AND RUSTY. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND CLEAN. MAINTIAN GREASE TRAP IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOOD INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTACE ON WALLS AND CEILING. WOOD INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS UNCLEAN, EXTERIOR OF GRILL TOP UNCLEAN, EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BLENDER AND STRAINERS STORED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPEMNT MUST BE REMOVED FROM BATHROOM. BACK STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. BACK STORAGE ROOM CONTAINI...

2013-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, EGGROLLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR, WALLS, AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

2011-09-23 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-19 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MISSING DOOR ON STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE DOOR AND HAVE ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON CUSTOMER AND STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS.

100
Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
55
Polish Highlanders Alliance
55
Dunkin Donuts
21
Subway

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