MAY 2
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OFELIO TORRES.
BEAT. 27/100
1755 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 2, 2023 · passed
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
APR 252023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND A CAT IN THE FOOD DINING AREA. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 72022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HELD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559931 DATED JUNE 27, 2022; #38 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR OF 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). #54 5-501.15 OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
JUN 272022FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HELD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR OF 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 102017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WHITE STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF AND PILE OF WOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY CLOSED CONTAINERS TO STORE RODENT BAIT AS DIRECTED BY YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1976940 ON 12/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DEC 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
JUN 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
JUN 112015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PALLETS ALONG WEST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
NOV 102014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 10
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
MAY 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ABD CONTAINER FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MAY 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
AUG 232013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 23
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT STORAGE SHELVE.
OCT 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SURFACES OF THE TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER ARE BUILT UP WITH GREASE, CLEAN THE TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER IN DETAIL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR IS DIRTY, INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN IT DAILY.
DEC 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
MAR 302011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND HOOD ABOVE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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