Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2026-01-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MAANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-14 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR MAIN FLOOR WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING IN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE COMING FROM THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
2023-10-03 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-11 Fail Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUN...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF RESIDENTIAL GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-02-17 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 1S FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK AREAS TO DISPOSE OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST, 2ND AND BASEMENT AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT ALL WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF COVERING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION UNITS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
2021-01-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGE IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR NAPKINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTEND ICE MACHINES WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WTIH THE DATE IT WILL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR FOODS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (STEAK); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET GIVEN TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SECOND FLOOR BAR AND INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-03-27 Pass Short Form Complaint 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND SPLATTER. HOOD VENTILATION IN BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP, WALK IN BASEMENT COOLER AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR MENS ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT 3 COMPAFRTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-01-10 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND SPLATTER. HOOD VENTILATION IN BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP, WALK IN BASEMENT COOLER AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR MENS ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT 3 COMPAFRTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-02-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
2016-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS.
2016-01-19 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 5, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #38 NO HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE A BLENDER IS USED AND GLASSES WASHED: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME DUST BUILD UP OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE CEILINGS OF THE COOLERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. (THIS BAR IS USED ON OCCASIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY).
2015-07-06 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED WALL BEHIND REAR PREP AREA, RAW ROUGH BRICKS BEHIND FRONT BAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE A BLENDER IS USED AND GLASSES WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
2014-09-15 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. ALL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN BOTH KITCHENS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR): INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR SINKS, DISHMACHINES AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECKS OF THE THREE COMP SINKS IN BOTH KITCHENS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK FOR HANGING BROOMS AND MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY.
2013-07-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS DICOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLATTOP GRILL, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZRS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PLATEWARE IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP, 2ND FLOOR PREP,1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.
2013-07-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER 30 POUND BUS TUB OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.8 DEGREES, FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED SALSA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, NOT PROPERLY COOLED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 60...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
FOUND 1 OUT 2 ICE MACHINES WITH MOLD BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA BL...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 8-10 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LARGE AMOUNTS OF STICKY AND MOLD BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS DICOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLATTOP GRILL, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZRS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PLATEWARE IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE A...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP, 2ND FLOOR PREP,1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.
2012-03-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING DUSTY AT MAIN KITCHEN.
2011-11-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.
2010-02-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAG...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, STAIR CASES LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND FLOORS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER T...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 Regulati...
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA,...
2010-02-09 Pass Tag Removal ▾
No violations found.
2010-02-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. MAINTENANCE MAN ARRIVED ON SITE ...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON TOP AND SIDES OF SAID RECEPTICLE. AL...
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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, SOME RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ON 1S...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND 1ST. FLOOR BAR, UNDER, AROUND, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, I...
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. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE THROUGH OUT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA, WALL JUNCTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PROVIDE CEILING PA...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMEN...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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...
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AR...
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