OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE.

Chicago Health Dept

3519 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

181

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CLEAN MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG STAIRWAY AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAIRWAY AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

NOV 13

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.

DEC 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/08/23 REPORT 2586571 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A)NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-08-23, REPORT #. 2586571 EW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-08-23, REPORT #. 2586571 EW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC AND TOWELS BEING USED TO LINE STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE 60

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/12/22 REPORT 2568358 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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DEC 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT END OF INSPECTION).

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, LAYING ON TABLES OUTSIDE OF SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS(BOWLS, SCOOPS) STORED IN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 5

2022

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN RECORDS/CERTIFICATION ON SITE FRO REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SOUPS, SAUCES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PIC DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF ALL ITEMS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AT A COST OF $50 AND 10LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU MARKING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS( OVER EASY EGGS, OYSTERS) LINKING TO FOOTNOTE ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADD ASTERISK TO ALL UNDER COOKED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, LAYING ON TABLES OUTSIDE OF SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS(BOWLS, SCOOPS) STORED IN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 15

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; BEEF AND CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR WET MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUS DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ROUND THE MOP SINK. REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOAM SEALING FROM CRACKS IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT IN HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATE 4/17/19. VIOLATION #58: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORED INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED ON PREMISES AND STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS WITH SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT BULK CONTAINERS MUST PROPERLY LABELED

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A SOUP SPOON INSIDE A LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF SALAS IN THE FRONT COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SERVICE ARTICLES (SPOONS) STORED INSIDE THE CUPS OF SALSA IN THE FRONT COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER------OBSERVED BLACK CRATES AND WOODEN CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.--------OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE STOVE, OVENS, AND DEEP FRYERS ENCASED WITH GREASE AND DIRT DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA IN DISREPAIR AND ROUGH SURFACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 30

2018

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25

2018

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2169925 5/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #29-#33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT HOOD VENTILATION,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, FREE FROM WATER.FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES.MUST BE REPAIRED.MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL.CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#35-WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2169925 5/17/18 #18- STILL OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS & LIVE SMALL FLIES AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED,AREAS BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED.PEST CONTROL SUPERVISOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17

2018

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.30 GALLONS OF COOKED FISH SOUP AT 53.4F IN A LARGE POT ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30 GALLONS.$150(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED MULITUSE UTENSILS(POTS,SPOONS,LIDS,ETC) NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS SET UP WITH SOAP AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND DISHES BEING STORED ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BOWL AND A SCRUBBING PAD INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ARTICLES OUT OF SINK AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE GRAY IN COLOR BIRDS FLYING AROUND THE DOOR AND STAIR CASE THAT LEADS INTO BASEMENT AND BIRD FECES ON STAIRS.MUST REMOVE LIVE BIRDS AND BIRD FECES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES(CRITICAL 7-38-020).BIRD AND FECES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES AT THIS TIME.

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON PALLETS,ON WALL BASE NEAR HOT WATER TANK,INSIDE OF LOWER LEDGE OF SPACE HEATER AND ON WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT ON 5/18/18 MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1648229 4/28/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT HOOD VENTILATION,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, FREE FROM WATER.FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES.MUST BE REPAIRED.MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL.CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#35-WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38-3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET.3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS.MUST INSTALL.#40-ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES..

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR 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 DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: HOOD VENTILATION, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM WATER. FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE MUST BE REPAIRED, MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2 DEGREES. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NIT BE USE UNTI REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SHRIMP 52.3 DEGREES 20 LBS, COOKED OCTOPUS 52.4 5 LBS, COOKED GROUND FISH 48.9 DEGREES 10 LBS, RAW BEEF 56.4 DEGREES 5LBS, RAW CHICKEN 54.3 DEGREES 3 LBS, ETC... ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 43 LBS $149.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: HOOD VENTILATION, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALK IN COOLER LIGHT IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

JUL 14

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1591855 DATE 12-17-2015 (38)OBSERVED A EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

DEC 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEANS, FISH) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABELS ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS LOCATED AT THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE MALE COOK WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 10

2015

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER HAS AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO DO SO. OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, 5 ROACHES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS THRU OUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE MALE COOK WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAR 5

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILLS, GRINDERS ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW DEVICES OBSERVED AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE OR AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE AND THE UTILITY SINK. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENT FAN ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

TWO FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN DO NOT HAVE THE IDPH REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.

SEP 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED RAW WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (STYROFOAM CUPS) BEING USED. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY (LADLES, ETC)

JUL 16

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER WALLS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVES IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KNIVES IN THE HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES PRIOR TO PUTTING INTO STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SHELVING ABOVE THE SALAD PREP COOLER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE COOKING AND PREP TABLE SURFACES HAVE FOOD PARTICLES WHICH NEED TO BE WIPED OFF AFTER USE, STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR EASY, SANITARY WIPE DOWNS.

FEB 17

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. MUST RESEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SOME EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PAINT WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM.

APR 11

2011

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS & SIGN FOR WOMEN CUSTOMER TOILET ROM. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TRIM IN POOR REPAIR ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR,PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF IN POOR REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT FRONT WINDOW,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA & DINING AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,WALL TRIM AT BASEMENT DOOR.,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

JUN 24

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING THRU-OUT DINING AREA, AND CLEAN DISH WASHING AREA CEILING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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