PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

700 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MAANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JAN 14

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

MAY 6

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

OCT 3

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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.

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SEP 19

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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.

SEP 11

2023

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

FEB 17

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK AREAS TO DISPOSE OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF COVERING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19

2021

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

JAN 12

2021

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON OUTLETS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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 INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & 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.

MAR 27

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT 3 COMPAFRTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE 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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT 3 COMPAFRTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 26

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

JAN 19

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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).

JUL 6

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

SEP 15

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 EQUIPMENT, CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 18

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.

JUL 11

2013

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 POUNDS ALL PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Sanitation

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 BLACK WITH DEEP CUTS. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. FOUND 2 SET OF POP GUN HOLDER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.

MAR 19

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING DUSTY AT MAIN KITCHEN.

NOV 25

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.

FEB 18

2010

PASS 6 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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, AND SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOM 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, STAIR CASES LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND FLOORS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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 SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS USED FOR FRIED ICE CREAM AND OR REMOVE.

Minor Pest Activity

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, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 9

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 8

2010

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK, HOT WATER PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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. ALSO, FOUND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, LARGE OPENING ON TOP, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE AND REPLACE AND OR REPAIR DUMPSTER LIDS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

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 1ST. FLOOR, SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD-UP.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND 1ST. FLOOR BAR, UNDER, AROUND, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, FLOOR MATS ON 2ND FLOOR, STAIR WELL, STAFF TOILET ROOM, COMPRESSORS BEHIND PREP COOLER ON 2ND. FLOOR, AND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. 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 PANELS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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 COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER PIPING AT 1ST. FLOOR HAND SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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